Forklift Operator

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift不同

Benefits package including medical, d​

Medical employee-only premium less $10

HSA with annual employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short‑

2nd Shift differential starting at $.0

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move products within a non-temperature controlled warehouse. You will operate forklifts and related equipment to ensure safe, accurate handling, contributing to timely deliveries and customer satisfaction.

The role requires at least 1 year of forklift experience and warehouse duties; HS diploma preferred. Competitive pay, benefits, and immediate vacation eligibility are included.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and railcars and transport loads to designated areas.
• Check inbound/outbound products for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, refuel, or replace gas tanks.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures to complete tasks timely and safely.
• Advertise safety policies and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability
• Base Pay from $19.50-$20.75 per hour based on skill and experience.
• 2nd Shift differential starting at $.75

Overview

A forklift operator drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials/pallets by performing the following duties. This position is responsible for providing high quality service to our customers through safe, efficient, damage free, cost effective and accurate storage and handling.

Responsibilities

• Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season).

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Aff…

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 60 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment. Growing our family since 1966.