Forklift Operator

Abacus Corporation Forklift OperatorAbacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.Join the Abacus family.Objective of this role:To successfully maneuver the forklift assigned to complete the task at hand in a safe and efficient manner.To ensure accuracy while counting/scanning product.Safety is always the number one priority.Responsibilities:Reporting to warehouse supervisorLoading and unloading materials from trailers, machinery, racking, etc.Moving palletized material around the site/facility following direction or instruction to standard operational practices or leadership.Checking that loads are secured before departure.Checking trailers to ensure they are chalked outside and locked into the dock door before entering trailers for use.Report any product that is damaged BEFORE unloading to warehouse supervisorReport any product that is damaged DURING loading if it was our mistake to warehouse supervisorPerforming equipment checks PRIOR to use and signing off on checklist that it was completed successfully and accurately by user.Reporting any damage to forklift PRIOR to use.Following written or verbal instructions and record keeping of material as needed.Always adhering to health and safety regulations.Forklift driver may be asked to jump off forklift and be used elsewhere for other tasks related to the warehouse. Must be a team player.Physical Requirements:Not a ton of lifting, maybe needing to lift a pallet here or there, adjusting product on a pallet.No more than maybe 50lbs occasionallySkills & Qualifications:Stable work historyGreat spatial awarenessAttention to detailAbility to work well with others as well as independentlyMust have 2-3 years' experience operating sit down and high reach forkliftsAbility to operate and troubleshoot while working forkliftUnderstanding of health and safety regulationsMust be able to read, write, and communicate in EnglishBasic math and reading skillsLots of overtime!Day Shift: Monday - Friday 7am -7:00 PMPay: 18/hNight Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00PM-7:00AM19/h