Forklift Operator

NEPW Logistics, Inc.; Waterville, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

NEPW Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator in Waterville/Fairfield, ME. Starting pay is $20 per hour with schedules that vary between 8-12 hours and include nights and weekends. You will work in a fast-paced warehouse environment handling loading, unloading, and order fulfillment.

Ideal candidates have proven warehouse experience, can operate a forklift and handheld scanner, and can lift 50–60 lbs. We value teamwork, safety, and reliability as core behaviors in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift and material-handling equipment.
• Proven warehouse experience required.
• Able to lift 50–60 lbs.
• Able to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate lift-truck to load and unload trucks.
• Receive and select pallets for outbound.
• Track shipments with a handheld scanner.
• Process, package and ship orders accurately.
• Keep warehouse space organized and safe.
• Inspect products for damage.
• Follow safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety conscious

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Handheld scanner

Team player

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent worker

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

CURRENT OPENING:

Forklift Operator, Waterville/Fairfield

Starting at $20/hour

Schedule varies between 8-12 hours, includes some nights and weekends

COMPANY OVERVIEW

NEPW Logistics is northern New England’s leading warehousing, logistics and transportation provider. Our thirteen warehouses in Maine and northern Massachusetts offer more than 1.6 million SF of flexible storage space, plus a wide range of value-added services to save our customers time and money: cross-docking, paper converting, fulfillment, reverse logistics, and more. And our dedicated trucking fleet dispatches hundreds of loads per day, plus intermodal services. Eight of our facilities are rail-served by the major rail operators in the region: St. Lawrence & Atlantic, CSX and Pan Am Southern. We pride ourselves on our outstanding 24-hour service and customized solutions to meet customer needs. If you’re moving product into or out of New England, Eastern Canada and beyond, we are your one-stop source for outsourced logistics.

CORE VALUES

Collaboration - We thrive through respect, support, and teamwork.

Safety First - We prioritize safety in everything we do.

Teamwork and Employee-Driven Success - Our employees' success drives exceptional service.

Employee Development and Growth - We invest in growth to help employees thrive.

Commitment to Innovation and Efficiency - We foster innovation and efficiency to stay ahead.

WHY JOIN NEPW?

At NEPW Logistics, we believe that our employees are the foundation of our success. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can grow your career. With access to ongoing training and a commitment to innovation, we empower our team to solve problems, drive results, and make a meaningful impact. We prioritize safety, well-being, and work-life balance while ensuring that every employee feels valued and appreciated. If you’re looking for a place where you can thrive, contribute to a dynamic team, and be a part of a leading logistics provider, NEPW Logistics is the right choice for you.

BENEFITS

NEPW offers a variety of benefits, including the following:

• Medical insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan & company match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal time
• Employee referral program
• Reimbursement for safety glasses and steel toe shoes

Requirements

Job Summary

Forklift Operator will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and perform various other warehouse tasks.

Essential Functions

• Operates a lift-truck loading & unloading trucks.
• Changing out propane tanks on lift when out of Fuel.
• Receive & select pallets for outbound.
• Track shipments using a handheld scanner.
• Process, package and ship orders accurately
• Organize stocks and maintain inventory
• Inspect products for defects and damages
• Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments
• Organize warehouse space
• Receive, unload, and place incoming inventory items appropriately
• Check, verify and fill customer invoices
• Follows all safety requirements and regulations
• Contribute ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures
• Keep warehouse clean and organized daily
• Perform other responsibilities as directed.
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Safety conscious
• Proven warehouse experience
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Adequate knowledge of warehouse data system
• Team player with organizational skills
• Ability to lift or move heavy products
• Reliable
• self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Works well Independently

Physical Requirements

• Maximum lifting/carrying 50 - 60lbs.
• Frequent lifting/carrying 10lbs.