Forklift Operator 1st Shift $18 - Chico's Job Fair

ReaderLink; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator in a fast-paced warehouse environment! This full-time position offers a competitive starting wage of $18 per hour, with the potential for mandatory overtime. Enjoy a climate-controlled workspace and a variety of benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance from day one, as well as generous vacation time. You will be responsible for safely operating a forklift, conducting equipment inspections, and ensuring accurate inventory management. If you're looking for a role that combines teamwork with essential skills in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

3 Weeks of Vacation

Disability and Life Insurance

401K Matching

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Climate Controlled Work Environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must have basic computer skills.
• Experience with inventory control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report issues.
• Unload shipments and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to Follow Safety Rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-2 Years Experience or Training

Tools

RF Scanner

Computerized Inventory Control System

Job description

Forklift Operator 1st Shift $18 - Chico's Job Fair

Full Time Position: $18.00

Schedule: M-F 7am - 3:45pm

Possible mandatory overtime from 6am-4:45pm and occasional Saturdays.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance – DAY ONE!
• 3 weeks of vacation your first FULL year!
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Matching after 30 days of employment
• Employee Discounts
• Referral Program ($500-$1,000)
• Climate Controlled work environment

Essential Functions:

• Regular, reliable attendance is required as work cannot be performed remotely.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and immediately report mechanical issues to maintenance.
• Maintain the equipment battery by checking water levels and connecting to the charging station.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare product for picking and shipping ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Move levers and press pedals to drive the truck and control the movement of the lifting apparatus.
• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport load to designated area.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Load or unload product onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting devices.
• Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Operate RF scanner 90% of the time.
• Follow safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others; including maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Operate equipment in a manner that is compliant with OSHA Standards.
• Stock new boxes by box size on the pullers' side of the line.
• Maintain a minimum of 99.80% accuracy each week.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to two years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have basic computer skills. Knowledge of computerized inventory control system preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass an MVR.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to hear operating equipment safety beeps and/or honking of operating equipment.
• Must be able to stand up to 10 hours in a day.
• Must be able to walk up to 10 hours.
• Must have no fear of heights.
• Will occasionally climb.
• Will frequently bend, stoop, reach up and out, crouch, kneel and push/pull from 26 to 50 pounds.
• Will frequently carry up to 25 – 50 pounds.
• Will occasionally have repetitive foot movement.
• Will frequently have repetitive hand/arm movements for simple reaching, simple and firm grasping and/or fine hand manipulation.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and reach with arms.
• Employee must be able to wear protective equipment occasionally.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to calculate basic math (subtraction, multiplication, and addition).

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Environment:

• The work performed is in a warehouse environment.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibrations and dust and will be working around moving machinery.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [e-mail], or call: [phone].