Forklift/Equipment Operators

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Position Summary Department: This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse, retail, or distribution, previous experience in warehouse distribution, retail, or material handling environments preferred. Experience operating; Electric pallet jack, stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and reach trucks. Able to operate multiple equipment.
• Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, associates).
• Maintains housekeeping and safety of facility by monitoring levels of trash in compactors, open-top containers, and trash line, removing and baling cardboard from trash line and reporting trash levels.
• Processes merchandise and pallets by moving pallets to staging areas and put away locations using power equipment.
• Ensure sufficient quantities of boxes are available for order fillers by monitoring levels and replenishing as needed.
• Operate material handling equipment, including Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) and stand-up forklifts, to move, stage, load, and unload product throughout the facility. Required Qualifications
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic reading, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, housekeeping, and compliance with company policies
• Ability to adapt to changing work demands and priorities
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods; bend twist, reach, and lift up to 60 pounds Physical Demands
• Regularly required to stand and walk for extended period of time
• Frequently required to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach below the knees
• Must be able to visually inspect equipment, read small print, and verify information on screens and labels \
• Requires the ability to hear and communicate effectively in environments with elevated noise levels
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed, including but not limited to protective footwear, eye protection, and fall protection Work Environment
• Work performed primarily in warehouse, distribution, or operational facility environments
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including extreme heat or cold, and wet, damp, or drafty conditions
• Work around moving equipment vehicles

Skills and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Equipment certifications are helpful but not required. You will be certified by the company but MUST have 1 year prior experience. The certification is very fast and for people who have experience.

Benefits:

Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Weekly pay
• $5 prescription drugs
• $5 doctor's visit copays
• Free teledoctor service
• Free counseling services
• Life insurance included
• Vision insurance included
• Dental insurance included
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Scholarship Opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free legal services
• Our unbeatable employee discount program

Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you!

––Your Ōnin team

Company Description

Our light industrial and light clerical staffing division is our foundation business and has been the driving force behind our exponential growth rate over the last 20 years. This is our flagship division currently representing 85% of our overall business with 83 full-service branches in 16 states.

We understand that just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing demands JIT staffing. Our clients know they can lean on us to get 20 to 200 Onin teammates with a 2- to 8-hour notice. On the other hand, when skill set and longevity are the priority, we customize our recruiting and screening process to ensure our partnering clients have the employee edge with teammates they can hire directly after the contract term. Our nimble company structure, our status as an employer of choice and our innovative mindset ensure we can develop and execute a staffing program which addresses our customer’s specific needs and provide a variety of long-term and short-term employment opportunities for our teammates.
Sectors like manufacturing, food processing, warehousing, packaging and hospitality, if done right, are highly refined crafts. That is why we are so excited to roll up our sleeves and match the right people with the right opportunities.