Forklift Operator - Weekend days, Sat - Tues, 5 a - 3 p

Saddle Creek; Plant City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-oriented logistics company in Florida is seeking warehouse associates to join their team. The role requires loading and unloading trailers, checking product accuracy, and adhering to safety policies. Candidates with forklift experience and a high school diploma are preferred, offering an opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

Company paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and railcars.
• Check product on inbound/outbound for correctness and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management.

Skills

Productivity

Accuracy

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

California applicants please read the CCPA policy here .

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.

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

Medical employee-only premium as low as $5.90/week, $26/month with wellness discounts

HSA with annual employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediatelyupon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

EAP and identity theft protection

Company paid life insurance and short term disability

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Responsibilities

• Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season)

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative 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 Postinghere .

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About Us

Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 50 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment.

Growing our family since 1966. Will you join us?

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