Stand Up Forklift Operator

We're looking for a  Stand Up Forklift Operator to   work in our clients Cold Storage Warehouse! Earn up to $17.50 an hour.  

Benefits & Perks

• Weekly Paychecks
• Early access to unpaid wages before payday!
• Day 1 Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program 
• Career growth opportunities and skill development

Pay Rate: Earn $17.50 an hour

Available Shift Times:
Monday to Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm 

About the Role:
The Stand-Up Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a variety of material handling equipment to include Stand-up Forklift Truck and Sit-Down Forklift Truck for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise in a cold environment. The equipment utilized in these functions include pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, slip-sheets, and clamps. The operators are responsible for the safe and efficient use of these vehicles. The Operators are also responsible for all functions of the operations including order selecting, putaway, loading, unloading, and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completes daily forklift maintenance and pre-shift inspection sheet. 
• Load and unload trucks. Move product onto pallet in correct position.
• Scans product and move to loading and/or staging areas. Check for accuracy and placement.
• Direct product to correct area in warehouse.
• Pack product using shrink-wrap. Attach correct labels to product.
• Records materials, weight, counts, condition of food items via RF system.
• Move product safely using forklift, pallet jack, or dock loader.
• Loads and unloads materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Inventory product as needed. 
• Label, sort, stack, wrap and tie product as needed.
• Recharges, maintains and cleans batteries as needed while using appropriate PPE.
• Maintains a clean, neat and orderly work area. Sweep work area as needed.
• Conducts operations in a manner which promotes safety.

Key Requirements: 

• The employee must have proficient knowledge of English and math skills.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have one year of experience operating a stand-up forklift or reach truck. Possess strong communication skills and be capable of following written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate a solid teamwork mentality and be willing to collaborate as necessary to meet business demands.
• Employee must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs  
• Must be comfortable working in cold/freezer temps 40 to 0 degree temps as they move products in/out of the docks and freezers.
• The associate must know and follow proper office and safety protocols
• Policies including appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for safety compliance.
• The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate.