Forklift Operator - 2/2/3 Schedule

Warehouse Services Inc.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Company-paid Time-Off (PTO)

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Warehouse Services Inc. is looking for a Forklift Operator in Neenah, Wisconsin. This full-time role features 12-hour shifts with a 2/2/3 schedule and a night shift premium. The ideal candidate will safely manage raw and finished products, meeting productivity and safety expectations.

Benefits include competitive wages, medical and dental plans, and paid training. No experience necessary—training is provided to help you succeed in this rewarding position.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely lift and manipulate products weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Familiarity with material handling technology.
• Previous experience with lift truck attachments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and unload raw and finished products from inbound trailers.
• Meet customer service and safety expectations for shipments.
• Utilize material handling technology to maintain inventory.

Skills

Basic math, reading, and writing skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Lift truck experience preferred

Experience in warehouse environment preferred

Job description

Ready to jump-start your career as a Forklift Operator? Join our team and keep materials moving safely and efficiently while supporting our customers every day. This full-time role offers 12-hour shifts from 6AM–6PM or 6PM–6AM on a 2/2/3 schedule—meaning you work only 7 out of every 14 days and enjoy a three-day weekend every other week. Night shift team members earn an additional $1.50/hr premium. We also offer competitive benefits, scheduled pay increases at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months, and valuable company-paid plans. No experience? No problem—paid training is provided!

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.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away the raw and finished products from inbound trailers and containers via lift truck.
• Meet customer service, safety, and productivity expectations on the shipment and receipt of products.
• 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:

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• 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.

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 the steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift, slide, push or pull product weighing up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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 a sit-down lift.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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