Part-Time Forklift Operator

Threads Uniform Agency; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Threads Uniform Agency in Virginia is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to join our team. The role focuses on receiving shipments and safe machine operations, with duties including unloading inbound shipments and ensuring accuracy and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and forklift certification. Candidates will undergo a thorough background check, with emphasis on social security and criminal history as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Forklift certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Responsibilities

• Unload and sort inbound shipments safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report variances.
• Perform picking duties in bulk storage areas to supply replenishment and pallets for LTL shipment.
• Operate forklift, pallet jack, or rolling dock cart safely and efficiently as needed.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect forklifts or other equipment and report issues immediately.
• Maintain inventory record accuracy and participate in cycle counts.
• Conduct forklift operations safely and in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Assist in daily cycle counting and physical inventories.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Are you interested in working with a diverse group of people that are \"better together\"? Threads Uniform Agency might be the place for you! Threads is a client-centric producer of uniforms and has outfitted over one million members of our nation's workforce.

We are seeking a dependable, team-player to join our BLANK as a Forklift Operator. This role will be focused on receiving shipments and safe machine operations.

Essential Functions:

• Unload and sort inbound shipments safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Perform picking duties in bulk storage areas in an efficient manner that meets company standards. Pull and supply stock for replenishment of picking bins. Pull and prepare pallets for LTL shipment.
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods to load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or rolling dock cart as needed.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Inspect the forklift or other equipment and immediately report any issues.
• Maintain accuracy of records to ensure inventory control is maintained.
• Assist in daily cycle counting as well as physical inventories.
• Conduct forklift operations in a safe manner at all times and in compliance with OSHA and Company Standards.

Requirements:

• Physically lift up-to (50 lbs.) fifty pounds at once or lesser amounts more frequently throughout the day.
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach above the shoulders frequently throughout the shift daily.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification.

All offers of employment at Threads Uniform Agency are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

Background checks will include:

• Social Security Verification:validates the applicant's Social Security number, date of birth and former addresses.
• Criminal History: includes review of criminal convictions and probation. The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal history:
  • The nature of the crime and its relationship to the position.
  • The time since the conviction.
  • The number (if more than one) of convictions.
  • Whether hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.