Hands-On Forklift & Railcar Logistics Tech

Step into a day that moves product — and your career — forwardPicture this: You arrive at 8:00am, complete the Forklift Operator Daily Checklist, and ease into the driver's seat. Pallets are staged, loads are verified for integrity, and you help keep the aisles clear and safe. A truck backs into the dock — you load it efficiently, then head outside to connect or disconnect a railcar, rain or shine. Throughout the day you follow our SOPs, pitch in where needed, and even get hands-on time learning a turret truck. By late afternoon, you're assisting with space planning and inventory transfers so everything is exactly where it needs to be before you wrap up at 5:00pm.About Teknor ApexOur story began in 1924 when Alfred Fain opened a small tire shop in Rhode Island. Nearly a century later, Teknor Apex has grown into a global custom compounder with nine sites across the United States and operations in Belgium, Singapore, Germany, and China. Still privately held and led by the founder’s grandson, we take pride in lasting partnerships with our employees and customers to deliver tailored compound solutions.What you will doOperate forklifts with a strong safety mindset to transport goods, pallets, and equipment.Load and unload pallets between trucks, storage areas, and the warehouse.Check that every load is properly secured and free from damage.Keep your work area orderly, clean, and safe.Complete the Forklift Operator Daily Checklist before operating equipment.Follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and related guidelines.Connect and disconnect rail cars each day in all weather conditions.Support teammates and jump into other tasks as needed.Learn to operate a turret truck.Help plan space utilization and move inventory when required.Perform additional duties as assigned.What you bringAbility to read and understand English.Comfort with basic mathematics.Hands-on experience operating forklifts.Experience preparing inventory and participating in monthly and year-end raw material physical inventories.Keen attention to detail.Clear verbal and written communication skills.High school diploma or GED.ScheduleShift: 8:00am to 5:00pmEssential Physical Requirements:Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standardsMust be able to stand for long periods of time, squat, bend, twist and turn as needed to perform the job.Must possess good manual and mechanical dexterity to perform job duties. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds.Teknor Apex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status under state or federal laws. Must be 18 years of age or older to work at Teknor Apex. #J-18808-Ljbffr