FORKLIFT OPERATOR

1-800-PACK-RAT LLC; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

1-800-Pack-Rat LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in Romulus, MI. The role requires operating an 18-ton propane forklift, stacking containers, and moving materials while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

You will also assist with shop tasks and basic computer data entry. Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance for forklifts and delivery trucks, ensuring accurate loading/unloading, and adhering to OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a warehouse setting.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in loading and inventory tasks.
• Basic computer skills to upload/download documents and track job orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate 18-ton propane forklift to move loads and organize inventory.
• Schedule maintenance for forklift and delivery trucks as needed.
• Ensure quality standards are met and safety policies followed.
• Assist with welding and shop tasks as required per drawings or instructions.
• Stack containers up to 10,000 pounds to heights up to 35 feet where applicable.
• Handle loading/unloading of containers and scan/upload documents to IT servers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Safety compliance

Basic computer skills

Tools

Pallet jack

Shop tools

Job description

Forklift Operators should be skilled with excellent attention to detail. As a forklift Operator, you are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, and managing inventory & equipment, among other duties. You will need to move valuable items from one area to another within the warehouse. The position requires diligence and excellent hand-eye coordination.

Looking to hire a reliable and safety concious Forklift Operator to work in our warehouse. Our Forklifts are an 18 ton propane powered sit down lift. You will be responsible for stacking containers that weigh up to 10,000 pounds up to 35 feet high.

Hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 8am-4pm

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Perform assembly-type functions using hand and/or power tools (without supervision)
• Ensure Quality Standards are met
• Move materials using hand cart and or pallet jack
• Basic computer skills
• Pressure washing
• Shop clean-up
• Able to complete forklift training and safely operate a forklift
• Perform all welding tasks with a variety of equipment
• Weld plastic (roofs/panels)
• Perform all cutting operations utilizing all standard shop equipment
• Fabricate from a drawing and/or verbal instructions with limited supervision
• Safely rig materials for lifting
• Adhere to all safety policies and perform all tasks in a safe manner including adherence to OSHA regulations
• Schedule maintenance on the forklift and local delivery trucks
• Load containers & unload new container inventory being received
• Scan and upload contracts, addendums, and other documents into IT servers
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Be willing to take a background check/drug test
• Home every day.
• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401K with company match.

1-800-Pack-Rat, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law