MHE2, General Forklift

CareerArc; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerArc is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered equipment in a distribution center or storage yard. The role involves loading, unloading, stocking, staging, and moving products, while maintaining equipment and adhering to OSHA safety standards.

Daily inspections and accurate records help ensure secure inventory control and efficient shipments. Required are a high school diploma or GED, three+ years of related experience or an equivalent mix of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; three+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g., OSHA).
• Must wear PPE as required by safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using powered industrial equipment.
• Inspect equipment daily and maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Operate equipment safely in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Unloading inbound shipments and moving product to storage locations.
• Stack and store product in appropriate areas and prepare products for shipment.
• Move product from staging areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound/outbound shipments are accurate and report variances.
• Maintain inventory control records and assist in physical inventories.
• Follow customer requirements, load counts, and product stability instructions.
• Coordinate with other departments and maintain good housekeeping.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA certification

Job description

Description of the Position:

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting Rate: $19.50/hr

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.