Lead Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package: medical, dental, and

Vision insurance

Medical reimbursement

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Forklift Operator Lead at Walton, KY. The role covers Sunday-Thursday 4:45pm-1:30am, overseeing warehouse tasks, loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate labeling of freight.

A lead will guide associates to maintain safety and quality while meeting delivery timelines. The position requires at least two years in a warehouse environment, a high school diploma or equivalent, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Forklift certificate and/or license.

Responsibilities

• Unload, outbound staging and loading; verify and label freight.
• Supervise tasks performed by warehouse personnel.
• Complete reports and records in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot machine and equipment malfunctions and report them to maintenance personnel.
• Advise associates on care and preservation of product, use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, shipping stock, and related problems.
• Ensure high-quality customer service through assisting associates in warehouse functions when help is needed.
• Take action and speak to associates when proper safety, quality, and productivity procedures are not being followed.
• Work cooperatively and productively with other warehouse associates.
• Adhere to company or site-specific safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Forklift certificate/license

Job description

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is seeking a Forklift Operator Lead at Walton, KY. The role covers Sunday-Thursday 4:45pm-1:30am, overseeing warehouse tasks, loading/unloading, and ensuring accurate labeling of freight.

A lead will guide associates to maintain safety and quality while meeting delivery timelines. The position requires at least two years in a warehouse environment, a high school diploma or equivalent, and forklift certification.