Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Saddle Creek; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saddle Creek is looking for a dedicated Forklift Operator for 1st shift in Orlando, FL. This role involves safely operating forklifts, unloading and loading products, while adhering to safety protocols. The company offers competitive pay and various benefits, ensuring a supportive work environment for all associates.

Benefits

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision

Vacation immediately upon hire

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Operational experience with forklifts is required, with a minimum of 1 year.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the facility.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Safety Procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Equipment

Job description

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Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Apply locations Polk City, FL time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R26248

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

• Benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

• Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts

• HSA with annual employer contribution

• Weekly 401(k) match

• Vacation immediatelyupon hire

• 8 holidays per calendar year

• Personal time after 90 days

• EAP and identity theft protection

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salaryestimatesmay not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Schedule

Monday - Wednesday (E/O Thursday) 6:00AM - 6:00PM

Summary

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.

• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.

• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.

• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.

• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.

• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.

• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.

• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.

• Minimum of 1-year experience operating a forklift.

• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.

• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Helpful Experience (Not Required):

• Experience with RF equipment.

• Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.

• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.

• Forklift certified.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here . View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provisionhere . View the E-Verify Postinghere .

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

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About Us

Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 50 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment.

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