Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Forklift Operator

WSI is looking for a motivated 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our team and keep operations moving with safe, efficient material handling that helps us deliver for our customers!

This is a full-time, stable role reporting directly to the Facility Manager. You will enjoy a steady, non-rotating weekday schedule working Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Flexibility is required, as occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be needed to meet customer demands.

Duties And Accountabilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment is a plus.
• Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
• Experience operating sit-down lift.

Physical Capabilities And Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn the steering wheel on a lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.

Benefits And Total Rewards

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.

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