Forklift Operator - Cold Storage Warehouses - 12 Hour Shifts

interchangegroup; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

InterchangeGroup in Harrisonburg, VA is seeking a Stand-up Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage and shipment of food products in a 35°F cold environment. You will operate Raymond stand-up forklifts and dock loaders, with training provided for inexperienced applicants.

Shifts include Day 5:00am–5:00pm and Night 5:00pm–5:00am with every other weekend. Compensation ranges from $19.15 to $22.90 per hour. Pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical are required.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year forklift experience; training available.
• Familiarity with RFID and Warehouse Management Systems.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work environment through personal actions.
• Load and unload trucks using provided equipment safely and efficiently.
• Check and count freight for accuracy; take inventory as needed.
• Direct products to the correct area in the warehouse.
• Clear work area of debris; sweep as needed.
• Report faulty equipment and safety hazards to supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Overtime flexibility

Reading numbers

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Safe lifting 60 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RFID

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Work Hours:

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