Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Remedy Staffing; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Staffing is seeking several skilled Material Handler / Forklift Operator in Des Moines, IA. These roles require operating a sit-down forklift and occasionally assisting on production lines while meeting quality and safety standards.

You will use a warehouse management system, monitor inventory, and ensure accurate documentation. Shifts include 1st ($20/hour) and 2nd ($21/hour) with potential peak-season adjustments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years sit-down forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.
• 50% forklift duties 50% warehouse (cleaning, picking, bagging)

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Warehouse duties

Team player

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Material Handler / Forklift Operator

Our client is looking for several skilled forklift operators who can also work on a production line when needed.

This role has multiple shifts available:

1st Shift: $20/hour;6:30AM-3PM (4:30AM-3PM during peak season)

2nd Shift: $21/hour;3:30PM-12AM (3:30PM-2AM during peak season)

Shift preferences will be discussed during the hiring process.

Job Duties:

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.
• 50% forklift duties 50% warehouse (cleaning, picking, bagging)

Requirements:

• 2 years sit down forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds throughout the day.

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