Forklift Driver

Remedy Intelligent Staffing has several amazing career opportunities through our client located in Walford, IA

We have IMMEDIATE openings for associates as Forklift Operators. Join a team-oriented environment with room for advancement while working to package products for store displays in this Temp to Hire opportunity.

Shift/Hours:

Forklift Hours: 7:00am – 3:30pm Must have forklift experience.

Pay:  Forklift $19/hour 

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for operating a forklift for the purpose of loading and unloading trucks and on occasion railcars; moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise to meet company standards for safety, security, productivity, and food safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Unloads inbound shipments, verifying merchandise matches shipping documents. Moves merchandise to storage properly documenting put away locations and reporting any shipment discrepancies.
• Picks orders and prepares for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is ready for shipment.
• Properly loads shipments.
• Locates and re-locates merchandise allowing for the best space utilization and picking efficiencies.
• Keeps accurate records of stock moves, receipts, and shipments for reporting to warehouse office personnel.
• Operates warehouse equipment in a safe and efficient manner to eliminate personal injuries, merchandise damage, and damage to the warehouse.
• Operates various types of attachments and equipment required to handle merchandise.
• Inspects forklifts daily to identify any potential problems with the equipment and reporting these potential problems to Warehouse Supervisor or Warehouse Manager.
• Perform minor maintenance to forklifts that can be
• accomplished with the tools available, and ability of employee. Use of Forklift, Floor Scrubber, and Slipsheet, required.
• Performs or assists in building, grounds, and equipment cleaning. Understands the importance to participate in
• sanitation, pest control, and all other actions that promote food safety within the warehouse operation.
• Supports the company goals, mission, and growth by representing the client positively to potential employment
• candidates, customers, and community members when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience diving a forklift and/or prior exposure to a warehouse environment preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required as it pertains to inventory transactions and insuring inventory accuracy.
• Must be able to do basic math computation of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Basic PC skills.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration while operating a forklift and documenting inventory transactions.
• Ability to solve problems including space utilization.