Forklift Operator | Thursday to Saturday 5pm to 5:30am

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

Low premium health insurance

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) match

Vacation on hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time off after 90 days

EAP and ID theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Forklift Operator to load, unload, sort, and transport products within a warehouse. The role requires teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts safely, loading equipment, inspecting inbound/outbound items, and using warehouse systems. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly facility.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

RF equipment

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• - Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• - Benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• - Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• - HSA with annual employer contribution
• - Weekly 401(k) match
• - Vacation immediatelyupon hire
• - 8 holidays per calendar year
• - Personal time after 90 days
• - EAP and identity theft protection
• - Tuition reimbursement
• - Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.

Summary

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

What You’ll Do :

• - Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
• - Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
• - Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• - Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• - Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• - Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• - Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• - Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You :

• - Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• - Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• - Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• - Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
• - Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Helpful Experience (Not Required) :

• - High school diploma or equivalent.
• - Experience with RF equipment.
• - Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• - Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• - Forklift certified.

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affidative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here . View the E-Verify Posting here .

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