Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Grey Wolf Transportation offers the following benefits and more!

·                 8 paid holidays per year

·                 Monday through Friday work schedule

·                 Paid weekly via direct deposit

·                 Overtime pay when available

·                 Simple IRA with company match

·                 Health insurance

·                 Life insurance 

·                 80 hours of PTO (yearly PTO balance resets every January 1st) 

·                 Clean warehouse environment

Job description:

The forklift operator is responsible for receiving, labeling, organizing, staging and loading freight throughout the warehouse.  Forklift operators must have experience with a variety of freight types, including loading and unloading extrusion.  The forklift operator will unload freight and note the number of packages including dimensions and weights.  They also document the required information on paperwork, packages and in the appropriate systems.  The forklift operator is responsible for organizing freight in the warehouse as required.  Before loading, forklift operators will stage product whenever possible.  When loading, forklift operators document and scan freight as it’s loaded including taking pictures and communicating any issues or important details to the logistics team.  We expect all forklift operators to have a high degree of accuracy and to follow safety guidelines at all times.        

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

·          Operate a forklift to receive product from various vendors.

·          Read, label, and organize product coming in and product going out.

·          Operate a forklift to load various containers, box trucks, vans and flat beds.

·          Work in a warehouse environment that is subject to cold/hot weather as the seasons change.

·          Maintain a clean work environment which includes sweeping, picking up trash, taking out trash etc.

·          Other duties as required. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

·          5 years’ experience operating a forklift for unloading and loading 

·          2 years' experience unloading and loading extrusion

·          Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

·          Excellent time management skills.

·          Ability to prioritize tasks.

·          Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

·          Ability to communicate with drivers from various vendors.

·          Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

·                 Ability to get on and off a forklift repeatedly throughout the day.

·                 Must be able to shrink wrap pallets, operate pallet jacks and occasionally use hand tools.

·                 Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time.

·                 Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time in a warehouse environment.  

·                 Warehouse environment is subject to seasonal weather conditions.  Forklift drivers sometimes unload trucks outside in varying weather conditions.

Grey Wolf Transportation, LLC. Is an equal opportunity employer:

Grey Wolf Transportation, LLC’s commitment to integrity begins with complying with laws, rules, and regulations where we do business. Grey Wolf Transportation, LLC follows the state and federal guidelines outlined in the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), COBRA, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) anti-discrimination laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).