Forklift Operator

Davita Inc.; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is looking for a Forklift Operator I responsible for managing material flow between inventory and production. This role includes essential duties such as organizing materials, maintaining safety standards, and assisting production needs. Candidates should have basic math skills with a preference for forklift driving experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company contribution

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance options

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee discount

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education required.
• No minimum experience but forklift experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Moves and organizes materials in the inventory and production areas.
• Completes production records and maintains inventory cleanliness.
• Assists production with material needs and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another if necessary
• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material
• Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs
• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns
• Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean
• Completes production records as required
• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Compensation & Benefit Information:

Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 + per hour depending on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

Incentive pay may be available for certain job roles and may include piece rate incentives, weekly production bonuses, trip rates, and employee referral bonuses. A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
• No minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• "This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days, or we will continue to accept applications until a qualified candidate has been selected."

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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.