Operations Assistant

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) employer match

Paid vacations & holidays

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties is hiring a Forklift Driver in Florida to load and unload materials, move stock, and support warehouse operations. You will operate industrial trucks with safety as a top priority and maintain equipment logs, ensuring accuracy in inventory records.

The role requires OSHA forklift certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in varying temperatures. Excellent safety practices are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating forklifts and industrial vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and current auto insurance.
• OSHA forklift certification required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain balance and coordination.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials from inbound vehicles and stock to assigned locations.
• Move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality issues.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery, perform maintenance like battery charging and lubrication.
• Keep inventory and activity logs up to date.
• Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, efficient, injury-free work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

OSHA certification

Material handling

Safety-conscious

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

What you’ll do:

The Forklift Driver operates and manages industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries. This position moves these items to and from storage facilities, warehouses, machines and vehicles while maintaining the highest possible safety standards.

Job Duties:

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify and report damages, shortages and quality deficiencies as necessary.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery, perform regular maintenance (e.g., recharging batteries and lubricating equipment) and determine repair needs.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Ensure a safe, efficient and injury-free working environment.

Experience & skills you need:

• High school diploma, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Current certification to operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail.
• Excellent physical condition and the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and perform tasks that require good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Ability to assess and judge weights, distances and heights.
• Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonal weather variations.

In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.

We invite you to visit our web site at www.equitylifestyleproperties.com for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.

Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is the leading operator of Manufactured Home Communities, RV Resorts and Campgrounds in North America. Our appealing properties, located in the most desirable regions of the country, offer a variety of homes and camping options to meet a wide range of customers' needs. ELS has a strong national presence with more than 400 communities and resorts in 32 states and British Columbia and a team of more than 4000 employees.