Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Canaan, CT 06018

Duration: 12+Months

Shift: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 12-hour shift (M,T  ,F,S,S  W,T)

Pay: $23.00/hr. on W2

Role Summary:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and accurately moving products within the distribution center while maintaining inventory accuracy, product integrity, and compliance with safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transport palletized products throughout the distribution center.
• Unload, put away, pick, load, and replenish products.
• Perform double-deep, bulk, and full-pallet picking.
• Operate various material handling equipment, including High Reach Forklift, Counterbalance, Electric Pallet Jack, Dock Stocker
• Use RF scanners and WMS to track inventory and maintain accuracy.
• Ensure product integrity during material movement.
• Follow all safety procedures and required PPE.
• Crosstrain in other warehouse areas and provide backup support.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• 1+ year of relevant experience required in lieu of education.
• Intermediate experience with High Reach or Counterbalance forklift is required.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification within 2 days of employment .
• Ability to operate MHE and use RF scanners.
• Ability to read and understand distribution documents in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• General warehouse/distribution of knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, twisting, and grasping.
• Repetitive hand/finger movements.
• Ability to occasionally climb.
• May require lifting 50+ lbs. depending on the work area.
• Must have adequate vision and hearing to safely operate MHE.
• Comfortable working around moving mechanical equipment.

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.