Forklift Operator

Colonial Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Nampa, Idaho is seeking a dependable forklift operator to assist in shipping and receiving operations within a manufacturing environment. You will operate a forklift safely, wrap materials, and maintain orderly stock while documenting materials unloaded or shipped.

The role requires flexibility to work various shifts and overtime as needed. Attention to safety, ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and clear communication with team members are essential to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with warehouse staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Wrap equipment as needed.
• Keep stock and materials in an orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Pulls jobs for production and manages inbound forms and inventory counts.
• Assist other shipping/receiving material handlers to balance workload and clean the warehouse.
• Report any missing, broken, bent, or worn forklift parts to supervisor or maintenance.
• Be alert to defects of incoming material.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PCA certified forklift license

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.

Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.

Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.

Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.

Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.

Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.

Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.

Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.

Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED.

6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.

Ability and willingness to work ANY shift, overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.

Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.

Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.