Forklift Operator - Cold Storage Warehouses - 12 Hour Shifts

InterChange Group Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

InterChange Group, Inc. in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator for cold storage warehouses on 12-hour shifts. You will ensure safe receipt, storage and shipment of food products using stand-up forklifts in a 35°F environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience, RFID familiarity and knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems. Training is provided; overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience (standup or sit-down) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment; training will be provided.
• Familiarity with RFID.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work environment through personal actions.
• Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Check and count freight for accuracy and/or damage; take inventory as needed.
• Direct product to correct area in the warehouse.
• Keep work area free of loose wood and plastic; sweep as needed.
• Report faulty equipment and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift experience

RFID

Warehouse Management Systems

Strong teamwork

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Forklift Operator - Cold Storage Warehouses - 12 Hour Shifts

Day Shift: 5:00am-5:00pm **Work every other weekend**

Night Shift: 5:00pm-5:00am **Work every other weekend**

Compensation: $19.15 to $22.90 / hour

Overview: Under general supervision, Stand up Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, Raymond stand up forklifts, Raymond stand up dock loaders, and various sit down LP trucks. Must be able to work in a 35 degrees Fahrenheit cold storage environment.

Warehouse: ICCS Operations and Black Stripe, Harrisonburg

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote safe work environment through personal actions
• Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment provided in safe and efficient manner
• Check and count freight for accuracy and/or damage. Take inventory as needed
• Direct product to correct area in warehouse
• Clear work area of loose wood and plastic, sweep area as needed
• Report faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prefer 1 year of Forklift experience (specific standup or sit down) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment but not mandatory. Training will be provided.
• Familiarity with RFID
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid state driver's license preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Strong teamwork skills
• Self-motivator
• Must be able to work overtime, days and/or evenings, and weekends
• Ability to read numbers and labels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines
• Ability to safety lift up to 60 lbs. frequently

Pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical are required