Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller Trainee - Easton, PA

VetJobs; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Easton, PA, is seeking an Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller Trainee to join their growing team. This role is ideal for veterans and requires a commitment to safety and teamwork. You will receive training while operating heavy equipment and engage in various tasks to support product movement, all while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Gainsharing benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors and lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain equipment.
• Regularly move up to 100 pounds and work in all weather.
• Accurately document daily inventory for shipping and receiving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning

Organizational skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Forklift

Chainsaw

Job description

Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller Trainee - Easton, PA

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Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

We’re looking to hire talented people that are interested in getting trained in our business. We currently have an opening for an Entry Level Forklift Operator & Order Puller (Trainee). This role will work on second shift and require regular movement throughout the shift, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding/moving up to 100 pounds, and even driving heavy equipment outdoors in all types of weather.

Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager, this role will focus on safely moving our product for our customers. We want talented people with at least a high school diploma, that have a drive to perform and a commitment to safety. From there, we will safely train them to pick and pull orders and operate a forklift to efficiently load and move product for our customers.

We are hiring for 2nd shift. The shift will start at 2:00pm and will end at approximately 10:30pm. There is room for overtime and you can also drive your base pay rate higher, as you master more and more skills. Medical, dental and gainsharing benefits will also apply for all eligible employees.

The starting pay is $21.00 per hour. Overtime may be required if operating conditions warrant.

You will enjoy this role if you enjoy…

Working Safely and learning various skills at the same time

Working second shift (2:00PM – 10:30PM)

Working outdoors in all seasons and temperatures

Working with a team and being accountable for your own work too

Working with heavy equipment and machinery

Working with simple math tools that help you with measurements Working with various systems to process orders

As a reminder, this role requires regular movement throughout the shift, which means regular periods of standing, sitting, walking, and sliding/moving up to 100 pounds, and operating equipment outdoors in all types of weather.

Key Qualities & Responsibilities

Be coachable and willing to seek input from management and team

Be committed to customer service and safety

Be committed to wear the required personal protective equipment without being prompted

Be committed to safely operate and maintain all Weyerhaeuser equipment to efficiently cut and move product to designated areas

Be committed to take personal safety and the safety of others very seriously

Be committed to always speaking up about anything unsafe

Be committed to accurately counting, measuring, and documenting daily inventory for shipping and receiving

Auto req ID

448800BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Operations

Qualifications

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Key Requirements

Ability to learn and master the operation of a chainsaw and forklift

Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills

Ability to work with within a team to solve customer problems and complete general tasks

Willing to work outside, regularly moving, in the elements five days a week and occasional weekends

Ability to continuously work while standing, sitting, and driving equipment throughout the day.

Ability to work, while lifting up to 50lbs

Ability to work, while moving and sliding up to 100lbs

Basic computer skills

Required Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required

A proven track record of successful performance at school and work

City*

Easton

State*

Pennsylvania

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Weyerhaeuser

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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