Swing Reach Operator - Weekend Split Shift

Kenco Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA/HRA/F

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Employer Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is hiring for a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment and move products for shipping and receiving. The role requires at least two years of forklift experience and a valid license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities include loading, unloading, scanning, inventory tasks, and maintaining safety and accuracy in daily operations. The position emphasizes adherence to rotation procedures, cycle counts, and compliance with SQFI/FDA standards, with

Qualifications

• Two years of forklift operating experience required.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and transport materials to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the forklift safety checklist.
• Ensure facility is inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA and customers.
• Report incidents to supervisor; may perform housekeeping duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment. The Forklift Operator is responsible for utilizing the lift equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.

Functions

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as reach, slip sheet, push/pull equipment, and drive-in pallet racking.


• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials


• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.


• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.


• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.


• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.


• Complete cycle count as required


• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks


• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.


• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.


• May perform housekeeping duties


• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience. Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.


• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Pass Background and Drug screen


• Basic computer skills


• Attention to detail

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.


• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.


• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.


• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.


• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is not expected to travel.

Disclosures

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts


• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Basic Life and Supplemental Life


• Short Term and Long Term Disability


• Paid Parental Leave


• 401(k)


• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)


• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days