Heavy Yard Forklift Operator

Elevate Human Capital; Florida; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Heavy Yard Forklift Operator for a client located in the Hammond, IN area. The role involves receiving, processing stock, picking/packing orders, and organizing outdoor yard inventory. Safety and proper lifting protocols are essential.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years forklift experience, 3-5 years warehouse shipping/receiving, and a valid forklift certification. Responsibilities include unloading, stocking, and maintaining a safe work environment in a

Qualifications

• 3-5 years warehouse shipping/receiving experience.
• Forklift certification is required.
• 3+ years forklift experience.
• Experience handling pipe (carbon and stainless) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist shipping and receiving by unloading trucks and checking in merchandise.
• Sort and place material on racks, shelves or bins according to standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment; keep shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat.
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift Certification

Safety minded

Team player

40 hours per week

Job description

EHC is currently looking for a Heavy Yard Forklift Operator for a client in the Hammond, IN area.

Job Summary:

Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in outdoor pipe yard.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 5 years of warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving
• 3+ years of forklift experience
• Forklift Certification required
• Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus
• Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player
• Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed
• A minimum of 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat, sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
• Wear the proper safety equipment at all times
• Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment)
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.