Forklift/Loader

Nice Group; Olive Branch (MS); Hybrid; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Security and Control LLC is hiring a Forklift/Loader in Olive Branch, MS. The role involves palletizing products, loading them onto trucks, and using various material handling equipment safely.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of warehouse experience. Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Qualifications

• One year related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work safely and maintain a clean work area.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Palletize products and load onto trucks.
• Use a forklift and other equipment safely.
• Maintain an organized and clean work environment.
• Understand and execute safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory counting

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills (Excel, Word)

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Forklift/Loader will palletize products, shrink wrap pallets, and load products onto trucks. The loader may be required to load trailers by hand from the conveyor or using a Powered Industrial Truck.

Shift

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with occasional overtime (including Saturdays).

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading product in an efficient, accurate, and safe manner
• Moving product to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate area
• Maneuvering a forklift and/or pallet jack through limited space areas; verifying counts and products shipped/received
• Operating specific material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Checking or counting products for accuracy and/or damage and infestation
• Operating radio frequency terminals to ensure accurate local inventories
• Picking and entering correct data to properly create advance shipment notifications for customers as required
• Will be required to manually case pick orders using a walkie rider on a frequent basis
• Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes
• Understand, support and execute all work in a safe manner using the established procedures, methods and safe working requirements
• Implements and maintains department policies and standards
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One (1) year related experience involved in performing work in a warehouse
• Must maintain a working environment that is safe for all employees and comply with any facility safety standards
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free of any safety hazards at all times
• Must wear appropriate attire for warehouse setting as described in employee handbook
• Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop
• Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands

Physical Requirements

• Required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer
• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in a warehouse
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-75 lbs
• Ability to sit and stand up to 20-70% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation

Working Conditions

• Must be comfortable working in a complex production machining and assembly environment
• The working area is primarily in a manufacturing environment located around machines and heavy equipment such as a forklift or pallet operator
• Operation of the machine requires working with, and coming into contact with, various materials and substances.
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or safety vest
• Working temperatures may vary from hot, cold, humid, wet or dry
• Working hours may be extended and weekends may be required in order to meet manufacturing needs

Disclaimer: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.

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