Forklift Driver

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations, holidays, and sicktime

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) in Aventura, Florida, is seeking a Forklift Driver to load and unload materials, move stock to pallets, and maintain safe, accurate inventory records in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience, OSHA certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied temperatures. ELS offers competitive benefits and an Equal Opportunity Employer statement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Current certification to operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail.
• Excellent physical condition and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Ability to assess and judge weights, distances and heights.
• Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonal weather variations.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify and report damages, shortages and quality deficiencies as necessary.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance (e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment) and determine repair needs.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Ensure a safe, efficient and injury-free working environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Balance and coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career! ELS is hiring for the position of Forklift Driver in Aventura, Florida.

What You’ll Do

The Forklift Driver operates and manages industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries. This position moves these items to and from storage facilities, warehouses, machines and vehicles while maintaining the highest possible safety standards.

Job Duties

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify and report damages, shortages and quality deficiencies as necessary.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance (e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment) and determine repair needs.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Ensure a safe, efficient and injury-free working environment.

Experience & Skills You Need

• High school diploma, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Current certification to operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail.
• Excellent physical condition and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Ability to assess and judge weights, distances and heights.
• Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonal weather variations.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers' needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.