Equipment Operator (Forklift)

Readerlink Distribution Services; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company is seeking a Powered Industrial Truck Operator to ensure efficient operations within their warehouse. Responsibilities include safely operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, following safety protocols, and maintaining effective communication with team members. This role requires strong attention to safety, collaboration in a fast-paced environment, and meeting the operational needs of a high-volume distribution center. Candidates should be prepared to work overtime and possess the relevant certification for operating industrial trucks.

Benefits

Medical Insurance- Starts day one

Dental insurance- Starts day one

Vision insurance- Starts day one

401k Match

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Employer Paid Employee Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Holidays

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience operating powered industrial trucks in a warehouse.
• Ability to pass safety and certification training course.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate various electric forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Load, unload, and transport products in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Situational awareness

Education

Powered Industrial Truck Certification

Minimum one year of experience

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF equipment

Job description

Summary:The Powered Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including but not limited to: Sit DownForklift, Stand-Up Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets ofa high-volumedistribution center.

Essential Functions:

Follow all safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others including maintaining clean work areas.

Operates electric powered sit-down / stand-upelectric forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks and pallet jacks in compliance with all OSHA regulations.

Load, unload, retrieve, stackand store products in a neat, safe and productive manner.

Transport product or supplies to designated areas to support operational needs.

Use pallet wrapping machinery, floor scales, RF equipment, automated dock equipmentand company issued utility knife.

Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.

Communicate and report any accidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to a supervisorimmediately.

Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.

Communicates effectively with internal and external customers to effectively support operations.

Ability to work daily overtime including weekends.

Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.

Qualifications:

Minimum one year ofexperience in the safe and competent operation of powered industrial truck(s)in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.

Must be able to pass the ReaderLink Powered Industrial Truck Safety & Certification training course to obtain license valid for three years.

Basic computer skillswith WMS, RF and scanning experience.

Physical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day.

Must be able repetitively reach up and out.

Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 Lbs.

Will frequentlylift up to 50 Lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 Lbs.

Must be able to work at heights up to 20 ft.

Must be able to perform repetitive foot movement.

Competencies:

Safety – Actively participate in all Company and Departmental safety objectives to reduce safety incidents, take personal responsibility for safety and report injuries and safety incidents immediately.

Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.

Decision Quality – Making competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.

Optimize Work Processes – Understanding and compliance to all standard operating procedures within your department with a laser focus on continuous improvement.

Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Ability to apply situational awareness to identifyhazardous situations.

Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of work volumes.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work performed is in a high-volume distribution center environment.

The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations, dust and will be working around moving machinery.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Frequently exposed to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold and moving machinery.

What we offer:

• Compensation from $18.00 to $19.50 based on skills and experience
• Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance- Starts day one
• Dental insurance- Starts day one
• Vision insurance- Starts day one
• 401k Match
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Employer Paid Employee Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid Holiday's
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee discount program
• Generous Book Discount

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.