Forklift Operator - OrderID: 5346

TemPositions Group of Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Short-term disability

401(k)

Employee assistance

Childcare assistance

Discounts

Paid holidays

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking a Forklift Warehouse Operator for a temp-to-hire role in New York. The ideal candidate will have forklift certification, about 2 years of forklift experience, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You will receive training on warehouse systems, move freight to TSA screening, label and prep shipments, and collaborate with a team to maintain efficient workflow and meet daily production goals.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• Forklift experience of ~2 years.
• Strong reading and writing communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient with Excel and MS Teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive cargo (counts, weights, dimensions, shipper info).
• Move freight to TSA screening areas.
• Send/receive email correspondence with clients and suppliers.
• Build Unit Load Devices (ULDs).
• Label freight.
• Use spreadsheets to prioritize daily workflow.
• Operate warehouse management systems and scanners to track cargo.
• Collaborate with team to optimize workflow and meet production goals.

Skills

Forklift certified

Forklift experience

Communication skills

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

We are working with a freight forwarding/logistics company who is seeking Forklift Warehouse Operator on a temp to hire basis. The ideal candidates should have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and an eagerness to learn along with the ability to follow direction.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday-Saturday schedule, including one 1-10 p.m. shift, with the remaining shifts 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Cargo receiving (piece counts, weights/dimensions, shipper information).
• Moving freight to TSA screening areas.
• Responsible for receiving and sending email correspondences to clients and supplier network.
• Building ULDs (Unit Load Devices).
• Labeling freight.
• Using spreadsheets to prioritize daily workflow.
• Utilize warehouse management systems and scanners to track cargo.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and meet production goals.

Skills

• Must be Forklift Certified
• Forklift experience - 2 years
• Excellent communication skills including reading and writing.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting as required (up to 50 pounds).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using Excel and Microsoft Teams preferred.

Benefits

We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Benefits are based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and plan eligibility requirements.

EOE

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.