Forklift Operator - First Shift

ID Logistics US; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics US in Lackawanna County is seeking a warehouse operator for first shift. The role requires operating forklifts and other lift devices to load, move, stock, and stage products in a distribution center, while upholding safety policies and OSHA standards.

The position emphasizes accurate handling of shipments and coordination with Customer Service and Maintenance teams, with growth opportunities in inventory control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g., OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using powered equipment.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; follow safety and OSHA standards.
• Ensure accuracy of inbound/outbound shipments and keep records.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure correct loading and routing.
• Keep work area clean and orderly; assist in cycle counts and inventories.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

$18 per hour

First shift; Monday-Thursday; 4am-2:30pm. Overtime as needed.

Description of the Position

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.