Forklift Operator-$22hr(Des Moines, IA)

Quick Hire Staffing; Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Quick Hire Staffing is seeking a careful Forklift Operator to move packages and solar panel materials within our warehouses and shipping areas. You will operate a forklift to load, unload, and stage items, ensuring efficiency and safety in daily operations.

Responsibilities include performing pre-shift inspections, organizing inventory, assisting with shipping/receiving, and adhering to OSHA safety procedures. This role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and overtime as needed.

Formación

• Must have forklift certification.
• Operate forklifts to safely move, load, unload, and stage solar panels and related materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Read pick tickets, shipping documents, or inventory labels.
• Use RF scanners or warehouse management systems to assist inventory control.
• Stack and store materials accurately in designated locations.

Responsabilidades

• Operate forklifts to safely move, load, unload, and stage solar panels and related materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments while ensuring products are handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Organize inventory and store materials in designated warehouse locations to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assist with shipping and receiving operations by verifying quantities and inspecting products for accuracy and quality.
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse documentation and scanning systems.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and logistics teams to meet shipping deadlines and production schedules.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Pre-shift inspections

Read shipping docs

RF scanners

Material stacking

Herramientas

RF scanners

WMS usage

Descripción del empleo

Forklift Operator – Solar Panel Logistics Company

We are looking for a careful forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities.The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. See description below:

• Operate forklifts to safely move, load, unload, and stage solar panels and related materials within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments while ensuring products were handled carefully to prevent damage.
• Conduct daily forklift inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Organize inventory and store materials in designated warehouse locations to maintain efficient workflow.
• Assist with shipping and receiving operations by verifying quantities and inspecting products for accuracy and quality.
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse documentation and scanning systems.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff and logistics teams to meet shipping deadlines and production schedules.
• Kept work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

Must Have Forklift Certification**

Technical Skills

• Operating forklifts safely and efficiently
• Conducting pre-shift equipment inspections
• Reading pick tickets, shipping documents, or inventory labels
• Using RF scanners or warehouse management systems (helpful)
• Stacking and storing materials accurately

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in warehouse, manufacturing, or outdoor environments
• Ability to work overtime when needed

Safety Requirements

• Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
• Wear required PPE (safety shoes, vest, gloves, etc.)
• Report equipment issues immediately
• Maintain a clean and organized work area