Forklift Operator - Portsmouth

InterChange Group Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Fork Truck Operator responsible for loading and unloading products while ensuring safe warehouse operations. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, teamwork skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with physical demands of safely lifting significant weight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year sit down forklift experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work overtime, days and/or evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs. frequently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products.
• Load and unload trucks and containers using provided equipment.
• Take inventory as needed and direct products in the warehouse.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Tools

RFID

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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Work hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Reports to: Facility Manager

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, Fork Truck Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products, utilizing equipment, including, but not limited to, various sit down LP trucks, reach truck, and cherry picker
• Promote safe work environment through personal actions
• Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment provided in safe and efficient manner
• Check and count freight for accuracy and/or drainage
• Take inventory as needed
• Direct product to correct area in warehouse
• Clear work area of loose wood and plastic, sweep area as needed
• Report faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year sit down forklift experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with RFID
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems
• Strong teamwork skills
• Self-motivator
• Must be able to work overtime, days and/or evenings, and weekends
• Ability to read numbers and labels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines
• Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs. frequently

Additional Notes:

**Pre-employment background check, drug test, and physical are required**