Off Shift Shipping Forklift Operator

Pries Enterprises Inc; Independence (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the shipping industry is seeking a motivated individual for their off shift shipping team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks safely, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring an organized shipping area. The position offers direct hourly pay with a shift differential, plus eligibility for an attendance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Health and Child Care Spending Account

Paid time off

Referral program

PPE Reimbursement

Vision insurance

Holiday Pay

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or cranes.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Must comply with safety policies and demonstrate reliability.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks with raw and finished materials.
• Organize the shipping area based on customer orders.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment and handling of materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual to add to our off shift shipping team. The position would entail loading and unloading trucks with forklifts or cranes. Organize the shipping area via truck loads or customer orders and priority. Safely operate equipment to keep your self and coworkers safe as well as safely handle aluminum extrusions up to 55 foot in length. 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am M-F with Saturdays depending on production.

Other requirements:

• Transport all supplies and/or finished materials throughout departments
• Load and unloads trailers with raw and finished materials
• Transport scrap material to scrap saw and/or chip collection area
• Scan, count, and record number of bundles of material loaded onto trucks
• Relocate materials from storage or work sites to designated area
• Load trailers with finished material for shipment
• Balance weight of material to comply with all DOT shipping regulations
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and or Safety.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Salary: $20/hr $2 shift differential and $2 attendance bonus eligibility

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Health and Child Care Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• PPE Reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Holiday Pay