Forklift Operator — Flexible Hours, Benefits

advatixinc; Belleville (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move, locate and store materials using a forklift or other power-operated equipment. You will perform loading/unloading, picking/packing, labeling shipments, and maintaining organized inventory and accurate paperwork.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience and certification (or the ability to certify within 30 days), plus warehouse experience and basic math/reading skills. Physical lifting up to 40 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Current forklift certification and/or the ability to become certified within 30 days is required.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Able to pay attention to details to ensure accuracy.
• Strong team building skills and able to work well as part of a team.
• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment.
• Physically able to lift, carry, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time, and able to handle heights.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of all power-operated equipment that requires certification
• Safe and efficient movement of the product, including loading and unloading of trucks
• Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift
• Label and prepare items for shipment
• Work with inventory control on correct product placement
• Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation
• Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
• Ensure all items not required in the short term are restocked according to established procedures
• Update the Warehouse Management System (WMS) with the transactions completed
• Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery changing procedures
• Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries
• Aid in cycle counting and periodic inventories
• Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, and work instructions (ISO standards where applicable)
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Certification within 30 days

Basic math skills

Basic reading skills

Reading & following instructions

Teamwork

Heavy lifting up to 40 lbs

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Archway is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move, locate and store materials using a forklift or other power-operated equipment. You will perform loading/unloading, picking/packing, labeling shipments, and maintaining organized inventory and accurate paperwork.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience and certification (or the ability to certify within 30 days), plus warehouse experience and basic math/reading skills. Physical lifting up to 40 lbs is expected.