Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Westaff; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings Plan

FREE online training

WEEKLY PAY

Job summary

Westaff is hiring Forklift Operators in Methuen, MA. The role requires solid sit-down forklift experience and entails moving pallets, loading/unloading trailers, and supporting production within the distribution center.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:30am–3:30pm with a weekly pay cycle and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a retirement plan. Training is available online and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• Solid sit-down forklift experience required.
• Good math, reading, and language skills.
• Forklift certificate not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets and materials in the distribution center.
• Load and unload customer trailers.
• Power-sort pallets by hand where required.
• Operate forklift safely and follow procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reading skills

Education

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Westaff is hiring Forklift Operators in Methuen, MA

Benefits to our Westaff Associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings Plan
• FREE online training
• WEEKLY PAY

Schedule of the Forklift Operators:

Monday – Friday

5:30am – 3:30pm

$17

CANDIDATE NEEDS TO HAVE SOLID SIT-DOWN FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE

The Forklift Operator moves pallets and other materials through the different areas of the Distribution Center, Reverse Logistics Center, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Relogistics Forklift Operators also Power-Sort pallets by hand as part of their daily responsibilities in some locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The forklift operator is responsible for making decisions regarding the movement of pallets or materials to maximize the efficiency
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets and transports load to designated area
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting deviceForklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Forklift operators must achieve expected production requirements while maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Education and/or Experience:

• Good math, language and reading skills with attention to detail along with basic computer skills
• Forklift certificate of training not required, but preferred

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