Forklift Operator

Romark Logistics; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics provider as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and efficient working environment. This position involves using advanced material handling equipment and ensuring accurate freight picking while adhering to safety protocols. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to contribute to a family-owned company that values integrity and long-term relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Enjoy a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits while working in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating MHE and warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow good housekeeping and GMP for a safe working environment.
• Complete freight picking orders using a freight pick list.

Skills

Material Handling Equipment Operation

Mathematical Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Lift 60 Pounds

Forklift Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift

Cherry Picker

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

About the Organization Why be average when you can be ROMARKABLE?


Founded in 1954, Romark has established itself as a premier logistics provider with a strategic focus on innovation and technology, including robotics and automation, management of finished goods and plant support. The company leverages its leading-edge technology to provide best-in-class service to clients, including some of the world's leading consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and retail companies.


As a family-owned company with integrity, we understand the importance of long-term relationships with our employees and their families, customers, and vendors based on respect, flexibility, hard work, and doing the right thing every day.

Description

Why be average when you can be ROMARKABLE?

Founded in 1954, Romark has established itself as a premier logistics provider with a strategic focus on innovation and technology, including robotics and automation, management of finished goods and plant support. The company leverages its leading-edge technology to provide best-in-class service to clients, including some of the world’s leading consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical, and retail companies.

As a family-owned company with integrity, we understand the importance of long-term relationships with our employees and their families, customers, and vendors based on respect, flexibility, hard work, and doing the right thing every day. We are currently recruiting for the position of Warehouse Forklift Operator.

Weekday 1st Shift 6am-4:30pm

The tasks and responsibilities required of the Warehouse Forklift Operator are outlined below:

• Responsible to follow good housekeeping and GMP to maintain a safe and clean working environment to include cleaning debris from locations, sweeping aisles, cleaning up spilled product and picking up trash.
• Using a freight pick list, the Warehouse Associate completes freight picking orders by identifying the correct location to pick product, verifying SKU and case count.
• Follows proper freight picking procedures using "Countback" to verify the accuracy of freight picked and remaining inventory in location.
• Uses an RF scanner in a computerized inventory control system to manage product movements throughout the warehouse.
• Ensures all product picked is damage free and properly palletized for stability during transport.
• Properly accounts for loose or damaged cases following the proper procedures to reconcile inventory and either dispose of, return to inventory or recoup product.
• Prepares freight picked pallet for transport by wrapping pallet and securing any loose cases.
• Uses WMS system to identify product drop zones (aisle) or staging areas(dock door) for transport.
• Inspects pallet to ensure product is damage free, properly wrapped, securely positioned and stable to the pallet.
• Ensures that pallets placed at staging areas are even and have proper spacing for inspection by loaders. Seeks out assistance to double stack pallets to consolidate and make the most efficient use of dock space.
• Ensures pallets transported into aisles for put away are placed one bay off of final location to allow room for put away.
• In the performance of duties will be required to operate a variety of material handling equipment including deep reach and stand-up forklifts, slip sheet machines, stock pickers and rider-walkies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The skills and qualifications required for the Warehouse Forklift Operator are outlined below:

• High school education or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating MHE and warehouse experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in heights up to 40 feet.
• Ability to operate all equipment associated with a warehousing environment. (Forklift, Cherry Picker, Deep Reach, Pacer, Electric Pallet Jack, RF scanner)
• Ability to frequently lift at least 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per shift.
• Must meet DOT sight and hearing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet business needs.
• Ability to work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards.

We offer an excellent benefit and compensation package.

• Medical, prescription, vision, and dental.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Paid Life Insurance, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check are required for all qualified applicants.

EOE

EOE Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, age, religion, disability or national origin. You may submit a resume, however please complete the application in full. Do not submit a resume, or include information on the application disclosing information regarding race, color, age, religion, disability or national origin. Any application or resume submitted with such information will not be considered for employment.

This position is currently accepting applications.