Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI Standard; Stevens Point (WI); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekly paychecks

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

401(k) with company match

Referral Bonus

Résumé du poste

WSI Standard in Stevens Point, Wisconsin is seeking a 1st Shift Forklift Operator to support our production team. This full-time role involves safe material handling, order picking, and inventory control with a standard 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule and occasional overtime.

You will operate sit-down lift trucks, inspect inbound shipments, and participate in a fast-paced warehouse environment while adhering to safety procedures and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication

Outils

RF scanners

Description du poste

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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