Forklift Operator II

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts

401(k)

Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks

Employer Paid Holidays – 10 days

Job summary

KLS Kenco Logistic Services, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator in Knoxville, Tennessee. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial equipment to manage product movement, including loading and unloading materials.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of two years of forklift experience, a high school diploma, and basic computer skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass background and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products.
• Load, unload, and store products and materials.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.

Skills

Forklift operating experience

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.

Functions

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as reach, slip sheet, push/pull equipment, and drive-in pallet racking.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required.
• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass background and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Travel Requirements

This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

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Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays – 10 days

Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.