Forklift Driver

Equitylifestyle; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations and holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Equity Lifestyle Properties is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate industrial trucks for loading and unloading materials with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy. The role moves items between storage areas, warehouses, and production points while upholding high standards of care and efficiency.

Responsibilities include loading, stacking, inspecting for damage, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe work environment in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance.
• OSHA forklift certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and safety protocols.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and maintain balance.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from incoming vehicles and stack at designated locations.
• Move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages, shortages and quality issues and report them.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect equipment, perform maintenance, and report repair needs.
• Keep inventory and activity logs up to date.
• Comply with company policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, injury-free work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OSHA forklift certification

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!

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.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

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