FORKLIFT DRIVER

Forklift Driver

Our company is currently seeking an experienced and highly skilled Forklift Driver. The prime function of this position is to provide support to the supply chain through collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving warehouse products. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating technical equipment, optimizing loading for efficient logistics, and supporting other warehouse functions between shipments to ensure optimal operation of the business.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate a forklift or other hand truck.
• Performs daily cycle counts and analyzes inventory discrepancies.
• Works with office staff to resolve inbound material discrepancies.
• Returns unused material from the customer back into the system and storage.
• Process and ship material transfers to other GM or Ideal Setech sites.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Trained to drive a forklift.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.
• Wears proper PPE at all times.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Ability to follow directives faithfully and work without close supervision.
• Understands urgency and reacts accordingly, without sacrificing safety.
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be insurable by employer's insurance carrier

Skills:

• Ability to problem solve
• Must have basic computer skills including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation from day-to-day operations.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2+ years' experience operating powered forklifts or training.

Benefit Information:

• The position offers an attractive benefit package that includes medical insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, HMO and Health Savings plan options available), dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability plans on the first of the month following the date of hire. Paid time off and 401K plan offered upon reaching eligibility.

EEOC Statement:

• Ideal Setech, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of such factors as race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, citizenship, handicap, height, weight and marital status. Under the State Persons with Disabilities Act and the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer has a legal obligation to accommodate an employee's or job applicant's disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the employer. A person with a disability may allege a violation against an employer regarding a failure to accommodate his or her condition under Michigan law only if the person notifies the employer in writing of the need for accommodation within 182 days after the date the person knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.