Forklift Operator - Weekend Schedule

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC); Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance programs

Wellness programs

Uniforms provided

Job summary

WSI (Warehouse Specialists, LLC) is hiring Forklift Operators for a non-rotating weekend shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. Earn a 36-hour weekly schedule while getting paid for 40 hours, with premium pay and a strong benefits package to support your wellbeing.

You will safely inspect, unload, and store products using a lift truck, pick orders, and load trailers, containers, and railcars. The role requires RF scanner proficiency, basic math, and teamwork in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate RF scanners and other material handling technology to manage inventory.
• Lift truck experience and familiarity with loading/unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment is beneficial.
• Experience operating various lift truck attachments and sit-down lifts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and store product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars using a lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures in all tasks.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Basic math, reading, writing

RF Scanners

Product knowledge

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Professional communication

Education

Lift truck experience

Warehouse environment experience

Lift attachments experience

Sit-down lift operation

Job description

We’re hiring Forklift Operators for our non-rotating weekend shift! Work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM, enjoy a 36-hour workweek, and get paid for 40 hours! That's more time for yourself without sacrificing your paycheck. Add in premium pay, competitive benefits, and company-paid plans, and you have an opportunity worth getting excited about.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and written.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
• Experience working in warehouse environment is a plus.
• Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
• Experience operating sit down lift.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time through hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.