Forklift Operator - 1st Shift: Safe, Efficient Warehouse

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc.; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Charitable day off

Fitness subsidy

Product discount

Employee recognition

Team building activities

Casual dress code

Job summary

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Forklift Operator in Mississippi. The role involves safe operation of cherry pickers, reach and sit-down forklifts, loading freight, and maintaining production standards.

You will review instructions, monitor for damaged pallets, and collaborate with a team to meet daily targets. Qualified candidates should have HS Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of forklift experience, with HighJump WMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience driving a reach/sit down, and walkie rider.
• Warehouse Management System experience desired; HighJump experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive a cherry picker, reach and sit-down forklift equipment with lifting devices to push, pull, stack or move products.
• Check assigned forklift at beginning of shift to ensure unit is functional.
• Obtain proper documents from supervisor or lead person indicating priority of work assignments.
• Review reports/orders/customer instructions to ensure proper handling of product.
• Monitor assigned areas of the warehouse for damaged product/pallets.
• Ensure production standards are maintained.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Management Team

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Documentation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

HighJump

Job description

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc. is seeking a 1st shift Forklift Operator in Mississippi. The role involves safe operation of cherry pickers, reach and sit-down forklifts, loading freight, and maintaining production standards.

You will review instructions, monitor for damaged pallets, and collaborate with a team to meet daily targets. Qualified candidates should have HS Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of forklift experience, with HighJump WMS experience preferred.