Temporary Forklift Operator – 1st Shift

Remedy Staffing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Staffing is seeking several skilled forklift operators for a temporary role in NE Des Moines. The position runs through April/May with first shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Compensation is $21.50 per hour.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, material handling, inventory, and light warehouse tasks. Safety and reliability are essential. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sit-down forklift experience, the ability to lift 50–60 pounds, and proficiency with alphanumeric

Qualifications

• 2 years of sit down forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to read alphanumeric labels with high accuracy.
• Prioritizes safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Uses warehouse management system and maintains work documents.
• Safely picks, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Loads outbound freight and receives inbound loads.
• Stages material within designated areas.
• Inspects equipment and performs basic maintenance.
• Checks trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of work areas.
• Split duties: 50% forklift, 50% warehouse tasks

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

Temporary Forklift Operator

Our client is looking for several skilled forklift operators who can also work on a production line when needed. This is a temporary position lasting through April/May.

Location: NE Des Moines

1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm

Pay: $21.50/hour

Job Duties:

• Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
• Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
• Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
• Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.
• 50% forklift duties 50% warehouse (cleaning, picking, bagging)

Requirements:

• 2 years of sit down forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds throughout the day.
• Ability to read alphanumeric labels with high accuracy.
• Prioritizes safety.