Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Warehouse-Specialists,-LLC-2; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and shift premiums

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and uniform/clothing

Job summary

Warehouse-Specialists,-LLC-2 is seeking a reliable 1st Shift Forklift Operator to support our production team and keep the warehouse moving. You will unload, inspect, and store inbound goods, pick orders, and load trailers using a lift truck.

This full-time role offers benefits and requires flexibility for overtime, weekends, and holidays. Candidates should be able to operate RF scanners, follow SOPs, and work well with minimal supervision while collaborating with teammates.

Qualifications

• Lift truck experience preferred.
• Experience operating RF scanners.
• Warehouse environment experience helpful.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and SOPs are followed.

Skills

Lift truck operation

RF scanner usage

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Tools

Lift truck

RF Scanner

Attachments (forks, clamp, grab)

Job description

Description

We are seeking a reliable, high-energy 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our production team! In this critical role, you will provide safe and efficient material handling to directly support our customers' needs and keep our warehouse moving.

This is a full-time, fully-benefited position reporting directly to the Facility Manager. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, though flexibility is required as overtime, weekends, and holidays may be needed to meet fluctuating demands.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and written.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in warehouse environment is a plus.
• Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
• Experience operating sit down lift.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time through hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.

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