Forklift Operator - Part-time

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC); Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Weekly paychecks

Opportunities for advancement

PTO

Job summary

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC) is hiring a part-time Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently move materials and support customer needs, keeping operations running smoothly. This hourly role reports to the Facility Manager and offers weekly pay and room to grow.

You will inspect inbound loads, operate the lift truck to unload and load, use RF scanners, and maintain accurate inventory while following safety and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate RF scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

Skills

RF Scanner use

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Following instructions

Communication

Reliable transportation

Tools

Lift truck

Lift truck attachments

RF Scanners

Job description

Ready to jump in, make an impact, and help keep things moving? Join our team as a part-time Forklift Operator, where you’ll play a key role in safely and efficiently moving materials and supporting customer needs to keep operations running smoothly. This hourly position will report to the Facility Manager.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment is a plus.
• Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
• Experience operating sit-down lift.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time in hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO).