Forklift Operator - L211

RLS Logistics; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RLS Logistics, a leading 3PL cold chain solutions provider, is seeking a Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator in Pittston. This role involves operating forklifts in a cold storage environment, managing freight, and ensuring safety. Ideal candidates have experience in food warehouses and a strong commitment to teamwork and safety.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Team member recognition awards

Education opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Stand-up Reach Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operating a forklift for receiving, shipping, and moving merchandise.
• Responsible for safe and efficient use of the vehicle.
• Order selection and verifying counts.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High School (GED)

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Job description:

Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator (Warehouse Team Member)

Job description:

Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator (Warehouse Team Member)

RLS is a nationally recognized 3PL cold chain solutions provider. We offer warehousing, transportation and fulfillment services to the frozen and refrigerated food industry. Founded in 1968, we’re a family- owned company that is growing rapidly and looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to join our team.

“Here at RLS we are excited about the direction our company is headed and the main reason is because of our team members. RLS does not make a product, we provide a service and the level at which we are able to provide those services are a direct reflection of the strength of our team. Our customers are able to concentrate on what they do best and trust us to do what we do best. The dedication and innovation our team brings to work every day is what makes us different.” Russell Leo

The job. What you will be doing as a Warehouse Team Member, Cold Storage:

• The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for operating a forklift or other powered industrial truck for the purpose of receiving, shipping, picking , moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for the safe and efficient use of the vehicle. The Warehouse Team Member is also responsible for order selection and checking as the need dictates
  
  

What you need to land this awesome job:

• Education: High School (GED)
• Experience:
• Stand-up Reach Forklift experience is preferred
• Food warehouse experience is preferred but not required
• License or Certification: Forklift certification preferred
• Travel requirements: N/A
• Minimum Physical requirements:
• Heavy lifting – lifting of 50 pounds or more
• Able to stand for long periods of time (over 6 hours)
• Must be able to endure working in freezer environment for up to 6 hours
• Must be able to endure loud warehouse noises and have accurate vision to work in a freezer environment
• Minimum Behavior requirements: You must Be Humble, Stay Hungry and Live Smart

A day in the life (but not limited to):

• Exemplify all core values and guiding principles of RLS Logistics
• Responsible for counting the freight received and shipped
• Verify counts compared to drivers BOL’s by item
• Identifies and reconciles count variances by making notations on driver bills and obtaining signature
• Prepares over, short and damage reports as required
• Each Order Selector obtains cases from a warehouse location and places the cases on pallets or carts
• The Order Selector selects cases by product type and lot number. These cases are neatly assembled on pallets or carts
  
  

What you can expect from us (but not limited to):

• Overall work environment: A challenging, fast paced work environment where you can make a difference and grow personally and professionally
• Job specific work environment: Cold (0 to 36 degrees)
• Shift:Monday through Friday 6am-2:30pmwith possible OT
• Pay: $21.13- $23.48/hr Depending on experience
• Goodies: Healthcare, Dental, PTO, 401k with company match
• Even more goodies: Team member recognition awards and education opportunities
  
  

Reports to and Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Lead Warehouse Team Member and the Warehouse Supervisor, Cold Storage and has 0 direct reports
  
  

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.13 – 23.48 per hour DOE

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift 6am-2:30pm
• Monday - Friday
  
  

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred to this position by a current employee? If so, whom?
  
  

Experience:

• Stand-up Reach Forklift: 2 years (Preferred)
• Cold Storage: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  

Work Location: In person

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