Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

Lioher; Auburndale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Auburndale is seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to efficiently manage warehouse operations. The role involves operating forklifts, loading and unloading materials, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior forklift experience and a commitment to safety. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off and holidays.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Paid time off

12 paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a forklift operator required.
• 1 year of experience with reach trucks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move materials in the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks and secure stored materials.
• Perform proper forklift inspections and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Tools

Warehouse Management Software

Job description

Job Description:

The Material Handler/ Forklift Operator operates the equipped industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region and to load and unload truck trailers and move product in warehouse. The Material Handler/ Forklift Operator will also maintain the equipment, machines, and electrical components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Move controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes, pallets, etc.
• Loading or unloading of materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devices.
• Report any damage to faulty equipment or any other safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Weigh products or materials and record the weight and further production information on label and tags.
• Complete forklift operator training.
• Perform other duties as allotted by supervisor.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move and stack materials
• Keep production lines supplied with empty containers and packaging materials as needed.
• Rotate floor stock.
• General housekeeping duties in the warehouse or production area and duties as assigned.
• Follow good warehousing practices.
• Use common warehouse management software.
• Receive/process shipments.
• Perform proper forklift inspections and follow forklift operating guideline and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• 12 paid Holidays

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Reach truck: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift operator: 1 year (Required)

License:

• Certified Forklift Operator (Preferred)

Language:

• English and Spanish

Work Location:

• One location