Forklift Operators

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; North Brookfield (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Forklift Operator for a North Brookfield, MA distribution site. The role involves loading/unloading vehicles and collaborating with drivers and laborers to meet objectives.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience and a strong focus on safety, with excellent communication and time management. The position requires independent work and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as sit-down forklift operator
• Familiarity with forklift operation and safety
• High School Diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to load and unload products from commercial vehicles and put away finished goods
• Receive and physically inspect products to ensure quality standards
• Bring consumables to the production areas as needed
• Maintain equipment in operating condition and clean at end of shift
• Collaborate with yard supervisor to handle discrepancies and issues
• Wear PPE as training requires
• Work with team to take on additional duties as needed

Skills

Excellent communicator

Safety-focused

Time management

Education

High School Diploma (preferred)

1+ year forklift experience

Job description

We currently have an opening for forklift driver for a distribution depot in North Brookfield, MA. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in distribution or transportation, be able to work independently, enjoy customer service and have high attention to detail.

Position: Forklift Operator will work in collaboration with other forklift operators, truck drivers, and general laborers in order to achieve performance goals. This individual will work in a team to load and unload vehicles, while safely utilizing forklifts to complete tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift to load and unload products from commercial vehicles and put away finished goods.
• Receive and physically inspect products to ensure quality standards.
• Bring consumables to the production areas as needed
• Always maintain equipment in an operating function and cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Partners with the yard supervisor to handle discrepancies, malfunctions, and potential issues.
• Wear personal protective equipment in accordance with training guidelines.
• Collaboratively works with team to take on additional duties as needed

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities

• An Excellent Communicator; actively reports on issues and progress.
• Safety-Focused; Operates equipment according to safety standards.
• Time Management; comfortable with time-driven deadlines and goals.

Education and Experience

• 1+ year (s) experience as a sit-down forklift operator, or relevant work.
• Familiarity with forklift operation and safety.
• High School Diploma (preferred).