Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

About Us: Quality Distribution, LLC., a leading Third-Party Warehouse and Distribution Company based in Utah, is currently seeking a full-time Forklift Operator to join our warehouse operations team. We are conveniently located just 2 miles West of the Salt Lake International Airport.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, gym reimbursement, EAP, Paid Time Off, and a company-matched 401K. We are proud of our strong client and employee-focused culture, and we believe in Putting People First every day.

Forklift Operator Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts, order-pickers, and pallet jacks to move heavy materials within the warehouse.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Build and pick pallets according to specifications.
• Load and unload palleted goods onto and from semi-trailers, ensuring proper stacking and securing of loads.
• Conduct quality assurance checks, reporting any product damage or shortages.
• Utilize RF scanning equipment to track inventory accurately.
• Prepare goods for transport by shrink wrapping or securing them properly.
• Weigh and record product weights for documentation purposes.
• Analyze production schedules to prioritize timely transportation of materials and products.
• Document the arrival, departure, and movement of goods, maintaining accurate records of inventory and order fulfillment.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must be fluent in either English or Spanish and possess intermediate speaking proficiency in the other language (ability to hold workplace conversations).

• Forklift certification and 1-2 years minimum experience operating forklift and other warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking and documentation.

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance, EAP, company-matched 401K, PTO
Work-Life Balance: Weekends and holidays off.

If you share our Core Values of Putting People First, Taking Ownership of Every Situation, and Doing the Right Thing Every Time, we look forward to hearing from you!