Forklift Operator

High Reach Forklift Operator

Staff Management | SMX is hiring skilled and dependable High Reach Forklift Operators to join our production team! The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Perks & Benefits

Casual Dress Code, Climate Controlled Environment, Other on the spot perks, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, STD / LTD, Advancement Opportunities, $25.50 - $27.50/hour

Employment Type & Shifts

Full Time, 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, Weekend Shifts

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can't be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1 year or more Experience operating a high reach forklift and cherry picker
• Ability to work in a warehouse/distribution setting
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Reliable and ready to work!

Associate Requirements

• Background Check
• Able to Lift 20 pounds
• Drug Test
• Must be at least 18 years old

Henrico, VA