Forklift Operator - Shipping (1st Shift) with Benefits

Hamilton Beach Brands Inc.; Byhalia (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurances

401(k)

Paid vacation

Charitable day off

Job summary

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Byhalia, Mississippi Distribution Center. The 1st Shift runs Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with duties including safe picking and loading of freight and ensuring timely, accurate handling.

Qualified candidates will have 1 year of forklift experience, HS diploma or GED, and familiarity with HighJump or similar warehouse systems; teamwork and safety are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is desirable.
• Minimum 1 year of experience driving a reach/sit down, and walkie rider.
• Warehouse Management System experience desired; HighJump experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive a cherry picker, reach and sit-down forklift equipment with lifting devices to push, pull, stack or move products.
• Check assigned forklift at beginning of shift to ensure unit is functional.
• Obtain proper documents from supervisor or lead person indicating priority of work assignments.
• Review reports/orders/customer instructions to ensure proper handling of product.
• Monitor assigned areas of the warehouse for damaged product/pallets.
• Ensure production standards are maintained.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Management Team

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HighJump

Job description

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for our Byhalia, Mississippi Distribution Center. The 1st Shift runs Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with duties including safe picking and loading of freight and ensuring timely, accurate handling.

Qualified candidates will have 1 year of forklift experience, HS diploma or GED, and familiarity with HighJump or similar warehouse systems; teamwork and safety are emphasized in this role.