Material Handler / Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Volt; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Term life

Short term disability

AD&D

401(k)

Sick time

Paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Volt is hiring immediately for Material Handlers / Forklift Operators in Olive Branch, MS. The role involves operating reach trucks and forklifts, receiving and stocking inventory, and picking orders with RF scanners.

You will verify shipments, maintain safety standards, and support shipping, receiving, and inventory movements. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months of warehouse experience, and forklift experience with certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months of warehouse experience.
• Previous reach truck and forklift operating experience required.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.
• Experience with RF scanners or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Shipping/receiving or material handling experience preferred.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment safely.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal English instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb ladders and perform physical work throughout shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive, unload and stock incoming inventory.
• Replenish warehouse flow racks and storage locations.
• Pick and stage customer orders using RF scanners and warehouse technology.
• Verify incoming shipments against packing lists.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Follow all warehouse safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with shipping, receiving and inventory movement activities.
• Work overtime as needed to support business demands.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Reach truck experience

Forklift operation

RF scanners usage

Ability to lift 50 lbs

English comprehension

Ability to stand/walk/oversee shift

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management systems

Job description

We bring you tomorrow's opportunity, today.Volt is immediately hiring Material Handlers / Forklift Operators in Olive Branch, Mississippi.

As a Material Handler, you will:

• Operate reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Receive, unload, and stock incoming inventory
• Replenish warehouse flow racks and storage locations
• Pick and stage customer orders using RF scanners and warehouse technology
• Verify incoming shipments against packing lists
• Maintain productivity and quality standards
• Follow all warehouse safety policies and procedures
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and inventory movement activities
• Work overtime as needed to support business demands

Schedule: 1st Shift 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is a full time, contract opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months of warehouse experience
• Previous reach truck and forklift operating experience required
• Prior forklift certification preferred
• Experience using RF scanners or warehouse management systems
• Shipping, receiving, or material handling experience preferred
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance when needed
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, climb ladders, and perform physical work throughout the shift
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting productivity goals

Pay Rate: $18.00- $19.00 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits:

• health
• dental
• vision
• term life
• short term disability
• AD&D
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email [e-mail] or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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