Forklift I (Loader)

Kenco Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employer Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for the safe operation of Powered Industrial Equipment. This role involves moving, loading, unloading, and stacking products to meet shipping and receiving demands.

Candidates should have a minimum of two years forklift experience, a high school diploma preferred, and must pass a background and drug screening. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience required.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain license.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products and materials.
• Complete daily safety inspections on forklift trucks.

Skills

Forklift operating experience

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment. The Forklift Operator is responsible for utilizing the lift equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.

Functions

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required
• Perform daily safely inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience. Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass Background and Drug screen
• Basic computer skills
• Attention to detail

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days