Forklift Operator

Lithia Motors; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays PTO: 80 Hours front‑load

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Performance incentives

Job summary

Lithia Motors’ Reno Airstream Adventures location is hiring a Forklift Operator to support trailer movement and yard operations. Pay is $20.00–$25.00 per hour with flexible part-time or full-time shifts and department hours Monday–Saturday, 9:00am–5:00pm.

You’ll be required to become forklift-certified through AANW, perform daily checks, and safely handle trailers while observing safety guidelines. A high school diploma and valid driving record are needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years forklift driving experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency and time management.
• Critical thinking to assess solutions.
• Effective communication with a variety of people.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move trailers safely and efficiently.
• Complete forklift daily check list.
• Move trailers inside/outside bays and assist with storage and intake.
• Communicate with team members using radios.
• Cross-train to perform additional duties as needed.
• Report any equipment issues to the Manager.

Skills

Forklift driving

Attention to detail

Time management

Critical thinking

Communication

Valid driver's license

Job description

Dealership: L0790 Reno Airstream Adventures Reno Airstream Adventures Now Hiring: Forklift Operator Location: Reno, NV Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 Schedule: Flexible scheduling with part-time or full-time shifts available! Department Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Why Join Our Team? We are a proud member of Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD), one of the largest automotive retailers in the U.S. and fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 150 list. At Airstream Adventures, our mission is to inspire and enable exploration, rekindle old adventures, and forge new friendships through our premium Airstream travel trailers. We provide an environment that fosters professional growth, celebrates successes, and values teamwork.

What You'll Do

• Must become certified on Forklift through AANW and maintain certification throughout employment.
• Complete Forklift daily check list.
• Safely move trailers inside and outside of Technician bays to help achieve production standards.
• Regularly uses walkie-talkie/radios for communication with other Team Members.
• Safely move trailers from intake to storage area.
• Ability to arrange and move trailers in constrained and tight areas.
• Follow all safety guidelines pertaining to operation of forklift which includes utilizing a "spotter" when moving units.
• Maintain our dealership's standard of excellence in quality and service.
• Inspect the units thoroughly and immediately report damage to Manager.
• Assists Guests in both hooking and unhooking trailers as needed.
• Maintain the proper function of all tools and equipment and report any issues (i.e. broken or malfunctioning equipment) to Manager.
• May cross train to perform other duties.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years forklift driving experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency and time management
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Previous experience communicating with a variety of people
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence

Total Rewards

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays PTO: 80 Hours front-loaded on day 1
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs
• Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!