Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

ALS is experiencing tremendous growth, investing in new assets, and expanding operations. We are searching for like-minded individuals who are looking to grow an opportunity into a career! The growth and success that ALS has had in recent months are not due to our strategy, but it is credited to the PEOPLE who execute our strategy!

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a forklift, picking daily orders, receiving containers, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in shipping and receiving, experience using a scan gun for inventory control, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: 8am-4:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines. Ensure 100% compliance with safety procedures, with a focus on preventing accidents and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Product Integrity: Handle materials and products with care to prevent any damage. Maintain a record of zero product damage incidents.
• Attendance: Arrive promptly for scheduled shifts, ready to work. Demonstrate consistent attendance and reliability.
• Pallet Completion: Ensure 100% completion of pallets with no errors. Maintain accuracy in pallet assembly and stacking according to company standards.
• Order Picking: Efficiently pick daily orders and accurately receive containers. Contribute to maintaining inventory accuracy through precise handling and recording of materials.
• Warehouse Maintenance: Keep work areas and the warehouse clean and organized. Follow sanitation protocols to ensure a hygienic environment for all staff.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a forklift operator or similar role.
• Strong focus on safety and adherence to safety regulations.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and bend. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We Offer You:

• A collaborative team environment with daily team meetings, software tools, and a supportive structure.
• A comprehensive onboarding and training plan designed to set you up for success in this critical role.
• A management team with extensive experience, who started in similar roles and understand the value you bring to our ALS family.
• Competitive base salary, paid time off, automatic 401k contributions, and a company-paid health benefits program.

Our Culture:

At ALS, we consider ourselves a family working towards a shared goal—the success of ALS and the success of our employees. We are looking for candidates who can become valued members of our team and embark on their own epic journey through ALS. We foster a work-hard-play-hard culture, recognizing exceptional contributions in our morning standups and awarding weekly Top Dog awards to those who go above and beyond. We also enjoy team bonding activities such as grilling burgers for Friday lunches, constantly striving to make our office a second home.

If you believe you have what it takes to become an ALS Gladiator, we want to get to know you today! At ALS, there is no such thing as a bad idea.

Automated Logistics Systems LLC (ALS) is a family-owned logistics provider headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, with expanding locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Laredo, Texas. Our success is rooted in the strong relationships we build from the very start. We offer the competitive strength of a large company while maintaining the personalized care of a smaller one, and we are committed to continuous improvement. Joining ALS means becoming part of a family business with nearly a century of ongoing operation. Our team members genuinely care for one another, driven by a shared competitive spirit that propels us forward together.

Company Description

Automated Logistics Systems LLC (ALS) is a family-owned logistics provider headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, with expanding locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Laredo, Texas. Our success is rooted in the strong relationships we build from the very start. We offer the competitive strength of a large company while maintaining the personalized care of a smaller one, and we are committed to continuous improvement. Joining ALS means becoming part of a family business with nearly a century of ongoing operation. Our team members genuinely care for one another, driven by a shared competitive spirit that propels us forward together.