Forklift Operator - GDEC TO37

Olgoonik Corporation; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Olgoonik Corporation seeks an experienced Forklift Operator to support government-owned product handling, receiving, storage, inventory, order selection, and shipping in a warehouse setting. The role requires operating forklifts and other material handling equipment safely while maintaining accurate movement and accountability.

Primarily first shift with possible weekends, holidays, and overtime. Strong safety awareness, ability to pass required training, and experience with WMS are preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; forklift certification preferred.
• Prior forklift/material handling experience is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to pass required forklift/MHE training and certification.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform physical material handling duties.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, extended hours, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts and other required equipment safely and efficiently.
• Loads and unloads trucks and other conveyances.
• Transports pallets and material throughout the warehouse.
• Places and retrieves material from designated storage locations.
• Stacks and palletizes material following procedures.
• Supports receiving, storage, inventory, selection, and shipping operations.
• Verifies material and locations before moving products.
• Reports damaged product, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, and discrepancies.
• Performs pre-use equipment inspections and reports maintenance needs.
• Keeps work area clean and safe; follows all procedures.
• Uses WMS or warehouse systems as required to support activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification (preferred)

Tools

WMS

Job description

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Schedule:

Primarily first shift, and may include weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Overview:

Olgoonik is seeking experienced Forklift Operator to support warehouse receiving, storage, material movement, inventory, order selection, and shipping operations involving Government-owned products. The Forklift Operator will safely and efficiently operate powered material handling equipment while maintaining accurate product movement and accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operates forklifts and other authorized material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Loads and unloads trucks and other conveyances.
• Transports pallets and material throughout the warehouse.
• Places and retrieves material from designated storage locations.
• Stacks and palletizes material in accordance with established warehouse procedures.
• Supports receiving, storage, inventory, selection, and shipping operations.
• Verifies material and locations before moving product.
• Reports damaged product, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, and discrepancies.
• Performs pre-use equipment inspections and reports maintenance requirements.
• Maintains awareness of pedestrians, other MHE operators, racks, doors, trailers, and other hazards.
• Follows all OSHA, warehouse, safety, security, and operating procedures.
• Uses WMS or other warehouse systems as required to support assigned activities.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Supports other warehouse duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift/material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to complete required forklift/MHE training and certification.
• Ability to pass required safety and equipment evaluations.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform physical material handling duties.
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, extended hours, and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current forklift certification.
• Experience operating forklifts in a high-volume warehouse or distribution environment.
• Experience operating multiple classes/types of MHE.
• Previous Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), military, or Government warehouse experience.
• Experience using WMS or automated warehouse systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Security Clearance:

N/A

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office and warehouse environment.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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