Forklift Operator

Day & Ross; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Ross in York, PA is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently handle inbound and outbound freight, using RF scanners and various forklift attachments to keep shipments moving on schedule.

You will join a team focused on accuracy, safety, and teamwork, with duties spanning loading/unloading, order picking, and administrative shipment support in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified to operate a forklift.
• Self-motivated and results focused.
• Safety-minded.
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operating multiple types of forklift and various forklift attachments.
• Utilizing forklift to unloading trucks and rail cars.
• Properly utilizing RF scanners regarding inventory for warehouse management systems and picking orders.
• Utilizing proper handling techniques to ensure the freight is protected from damage.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is accurately and efficiently received and shipped daily in accordance with company procedures.
• Organize and direct inbound and outbound freight to city and line haul trailers
• Assisting with administrative duties related to shipments.

Skills

Forklift certification

Self-motivated

Safety-minded

Collaborative mindset

Job description

York, PA

The Forklift Operator role is critical to customer service and key to ensuring that customer requirements are being met. The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound freight. The Forklift Operator ensures they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on protecting the customer’s freight from damage through proper handling techniques.

Job Description

You belong at Day & Ross.

Forklift Operator

Full-time

The Forklift Operator role is critical to customer service and key to ensuring that customer requirements are being met. The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound freight. The Forklift Operator ensures they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on protecting the customer’s freight from damage through proper handling techniques.

How You’ll Help

• Operating multiple types of forklift and various forklift attachments.
• Utilizing forklift to unloading trucks and rail cars.
• Properly utilizing RF scanners regarding inventory for warehouse management systems and picking orders.
• Utilizing proper handling techniques to ensure the freight is protected from damage.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is accurately and efficiently received and shipped daily in accordance with company procedures.
• Organize and direct inbound and outbound freight to city and line haul trailers
• Assisting with administrative duties related to shipments.

Your Skills & Experience

• Must be certified to operate a forklift
• Self-motivated and results focused.
• Safety-minded
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

About Day & Ross

From a single truckload of potatoes in the 1950s to a fleet of thousands, Day & Ross has grown to become one of the largest transportation and logistics providers in North America. With over 7,500 team members on and off the road in the US and Canada, we offer a diversified portfolio of freight and delivery solutions, including LTL, Truckload, Residential, Dedicated Fleet Solutions, and Logistics.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we’ve been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018. We’ve also been recognized by Transport Topics as a Top Dedicated and For-Hire Carrier. Our recognition reflects the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

As a federally regulated employer, Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply. Day & Ross is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities and meeting their needs in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements in alignment with our business practices, capabilities, and values.