Forklift Operator

Procure Personnel; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 24,796; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is urgently seeking a Forklift Operator in Hazleton. The candidate will perform tasks including operating material handling equipment and ensuring safety protocols are followed in a warehouse environment. Positions require a high school diploma or GED and some warehouse experience. Shifts are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm or 7am to 3pm, offering a competitive pay rate of $18/hr. Apply now to join a dynamic team focused on creating impactful partnerships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating material handling equipment and warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 40 ft.
• Ability to frequently lift 35 to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect MHE for excessive wear or damage before use.
• Operate various material handling equipment including forklifts and stock pickers.
• Use WMS for managing product movements in the warehouse.

Skills

Material handling experience

Strong mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to operate RF scanner

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Material handling equipment

RF scanner

Job description

Overview

We currently have immediate needs to fill our Forklift Operator positions in Hazleton.

The tasks and responsibilities required of the Warehouse Associate-Level II are outlined below:

• Thoroughly inspects MHE for excessive wear or damage and completes preoperational checklists to ensure equipment is safe to operate prior to use.
• Ensures any maintenance or repair issues for the building, vehicles and equipment are communicated to supervision.
• Exhibits safe behaviors and practices in the workplace to include wearing required PPE and following safe material handling and lifting practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Uses an RF scanner in a computerized inventory control system to manage product movements throughout the warehouse.
• Ability to work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Replenishment – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate obtains pallets from locations and moves them to designated locations.
• Put-Away – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate properly and correctly places product in the generated put-away locations.
• Bulk Pick – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate completes the bulk pick function by following the system to the correct locations.
• Inbound - Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate responsibilities include ensuring the proper unloading of trailers, transporting and put-away of product.

Skills and qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating MHE and warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate all equipment associated with a warehousing environment (material handling equipment, RF scanner).
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 40 ft.
• Ability to work in cold storage (40◦F)
• Ability to frequently lift 35 to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• 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.

Shifts

• Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 7am-3pm ($18/hr.)

About Procure Personnel

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