Forklift Operator

Job Full Description

Express Employment Professionals is looking to hire Forklift Operators! The Forklift Operators would be responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Checks fluid levels- For oil, water, and fuel before operating the lift
• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
• Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash, and debris, and washing their equipment
• Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers' trucks in a safe and efficient manner. Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
• Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
• Meets quality and quantity standards- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to drive a forklift
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to climb on and off required equipment
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Schedule: Day shift


Pay: Starting at $17.60


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Salem, OR
1950
454 Church St NE
Suite 120
Salem, OR 97301