Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

CoWorx Staffing is hiring a Forklift Operator in the Franklin, MA area! The PIV Operator, reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, is responsible for operating specific power industrial vehicles for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise.

Responsibilities:

• Locate and load, with Powered Industrial Truck/motorized equipment, customer product onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves according to established procedures and safety requirements.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and material using a forklift, basaloid, clamp truck or other powered equipment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise.
• Receiving / Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently move product from staging and / or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customers' service standards.
• Process customer orders for picking, receiving, put-away, and loading functions either via a RF Scanning or manually.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies of product(s) being handled.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

Desired Background/Skills:

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment in which temperature can vary from extreme heat to extreme cold. Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Frequent requirements include ability to reach with hand and arms and stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to repeatedly enter/exit powered industrial vehicles/equipment multiple times a shift.
• Must be able to open bales, crates, and other containers. Must be able to stand for long lengths of time; walk the length and width of the warehouse; and stoop, kneel, crouch to process product. Must be able to reach above shoulder level and below waist level to pick and place freight. Ability to navigate stairs.

Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to join a hardworking, supportive team- apply with us today to get started! CoWorx is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team. We believe that a varied workforce enhances our business outcomes and contributes to a brighter future for our internal teams, Field Talent, customers, and communities. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or veteran status, and we do not discriminate based on disability.