Forklift Operator - PM Weekend Shift

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC); Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

PTO & Holidays

Disability & Life Insurance

Referral bonus

Uniforms provided

Safety gear reimbursement

Job summary

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC) is seeking a Weekend PM forklift operator to safely unload, inspect, and store goods with a sit-down lift truck. Schedule Fri-Sun, 6pm-6am, with pay for 40 hours and four days off. Reporting to the supervisor and facility manager, you may also work weekdays, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Ideal candidates have reliable transportation, basic math and paperwork skills, and experience with RF scanners. Lift truck experience and warehouse familiarity are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 written.

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

Reliable transportation

Basic math

RF Scanner operation

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Professional communication

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40! Join our weekend PM shift (Fri-Sun, 6pm-6am) as a Forklift Operator. Enjoy competitive pay, awesome benefits, and a schedule that gives you four days off! This position will report to the supervisor and facility manager and will occasionally require weekdays, holidays, and overtime. Our competitive benefits, including premium pay and other corporate paid plans.

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 written.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Lift truck experience: loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in 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 through 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) and uniforms that are provided by the company.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.