Forklift Loader & Quality Checker (Docks)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Career opportunities

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Elkhart, Indiana is hiring a Forklift Operator (Checker/Loader) for the 1st shift. You will perform final quality checks on finished products and load them on trailers using a forklift, with manual handling as required by customer specifications.

This role requires a high school diploma, warehouse experience, forklift certification (or ability to obtain in-house) and a focus on safety in a fast-paced dock environment. Pay is $23.93–$24.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required
• One year of manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience preferred and must be able to become in house forklift certified
• Ability to use computerized equipment in day to day operations
• Basic Reading, Writing, and Math skills required
• Ability to work safe in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk up and down stairs

Responsibilities

• Manually load carpet cushion rolls and packages of foam weighing up to 80 pounds
• Drive a squeeze forklift to load carpet cushion rolls safely and efficiently on the docks
• Scan carpet cushion rolls with a hand scanner and check paperwork
• Print labels from a computer
• Run manifests and bills of lading from a computer
• Load and Check multiple docks simultaneously
• Communicate verbally and with hand signals to your co-workers that you work in close proximity to you on the docks in a high forklift traffic area
• Lock out trailers/chock wheels before unloading and unlock once loading is complete
• Assist with Inventory
• Other duties as assigned by your lead, supervisor or manager

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Goal Completion

Flexibility

SAP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Carpenter Co. in Elkhart, Indiana is hiring a Forklift Operator (Checker/Loader) for the 1st shift. You will perform final quality checks on finished products and load them on trailers using a forklift, with manual handling as required by customer specifications.

This role requires a high school diploma, warehouse experience, forklift certification (or ability to obtain in-house) and a focus on safety in a fast-paced dock environment. Pay is $23.93–$24.85 per hour.