Forklift Operator - Weekend Evening Shift (Fri-Sun 4:45pm-5am)(Saturdays 4:45pm-3am)

AEO; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekday Daylight shifts

Weekday Evening shifts

Weekend shifts

Job summary

AEO is seeking a Forklift Operator in Ottawa, Kansas to support distribution center operations. You will safely unload, load, warehouse, and stage merchandise using a forklift or manual methods as needed.

You will operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load trailers, and move product to various locations, maintain certifications, and help meet production and quality standards while performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Previous distribution center experience.
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity.
• Excellent attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload, load, and move merchandise within the distribution center.
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations.
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations.
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met.
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned.
• Maintain certifications to operate powered industrial trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Counting skills

Manual dexterity

Attendance record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

YOUR ROLE:

As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
• Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
• Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Previous experience in a distribution center
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department

WE OFFER SEVERAL SHIFT OPTIONS INCLUDING:

• Weekday Daylight 5:30 am - 3:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)
• Weekday Evening 4:30 pm - 2:30 am (Monday - Thursday)
• Weekend Day 5:00 am - 5:00 pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Weekend Evening 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)