Forklift Operator

Vertical Cold Storage LLC; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

PTO

Referral bonus

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage LLC is seeking a Cold Storage Forklift Operator in Canton, MI to join our warehouse team. This full-time, semi-skilled role focuses on receiving, storing, and shipping goods, using powered industrial vehicles, scanners, and proper safety practices.

Responsibilities include verifying items, maintaining accurate inventory, packing and preparing shipments, and supporting warehouse operations. Prior warehouse and forklift experience is preferred; strong math skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired.
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Responsibilities

• Verify items received and shipped by checking item info and recording counts.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and locating stock.
• Prepare product for shipment by packing and securing loads.
• Drive powered industrial vehicles to perform duties.
• Document shipments using defined processes.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Customer service

Math skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Cold Storage Forklift Operator

Full Time Semi-Skilled Canton, MI, US

Monday through Friday 6AM-2:30PM

Do you have experience working in a warehouse, specifically operating Powered Industrial Vehicles, or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Warehouse Specialist!

Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage, but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO, referral bonus and more.

Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:

We need you to help us provide top notch service by being cross-trained and performing a wide-range of warehouse duties in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify items received and being shipped by checking identifying information of items, inspecting condition of items, and recording count/measure of items following established procedures.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory using recognized practices.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing product by means of defined procedures.
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped using defined processes.
• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform job which can typically include forklift, power jack and high lift.
• Maintain certifications to use powered equipment through safe work practices and following of procedures
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, following appropriate operating procedures and requesting repairs.
• Use hand-held scanner and vehicle mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control through proper recording of locations of pallets and/or cases.
• Monitor condition of cases and integrity of pallets. Report substandard or out-of-specification items to Supervision.
• Place labels on cases or loads in accordance with customer specifications.
• Process inventory by stacking, un-stacking, restacking, wrapping, and unwrapping pallets and cases of product according to customer specifications.
• Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
• Complete general housekeeping that includes sweeping and emptying garbage
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Communicate positively and effectively within a Team environment.
• Meet attendance requirements of the position.
• Stretch wrap pallets using either manually or using a powered machine
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Safely perform job duties by maintaining a safe working environment, following safety rules and regulations, being aware of surroundings, not using machines unless trained and other techniques.
• Support assigned duties of the warehouse supervision to assist in the operations of the facility.
• Other duties to be assigned as business necessitates

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours in a day.
• Must be able to work in a freezer/refrigerator environment
• Effectively handle lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 pounds frequently
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.