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A logistics company in Idaho is looking for a Forklift Operator to load and unload freight, utilizing forklifts and pallet jacks. This role requires attention to detail and compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, emphasizing a safe working environment.
Forklift Operator - Load and Unload Freight, Properly Stage Freight
About Us:
As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike.Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!
If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!
We are an integrated logistics company responsible for moving 20% of global trade annually. With a dedicated team of over 110,000 employees across 130 countries, we go all the way to connect and simplify global trade, and help our customers grow and thrive.
Maersk Ground Freight (MGF) offers transportation services like FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less Than Truckload), brokerage, cross-border trucking, groupage, and sortation hubs, connecting Maersk or Customer warehouses or depots or cross-dock/consolidation/deconsolidation facilities through a robust network led by best-in-class operations and technology. This integrated network will service multi-channels like B2B, B2C, B2B2C, e-commerce, direct to store, dropship, returns, and more, leveraging asset-based, asset-light, and non-asset models.
JOBSUMMARY:
TheWarehouseAssociateisinchargeofloading&unloadingmaterialsutilizingahandtruck,reachtruck, or forklift.They are to maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify any discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest.
EssentialFunctions:
Utilizingmanifesttopullroute,stagefreight,andassistDriverstoloadandunload trucks
Materialhandlingmayincludeoneormoreofthefollowing:picking,packing,scanning,kitting(as applicable), counting products and other like duties
Mustensuretimeliness,packaging,andsystemsworkiscompletedaccurately
Identifyingandannotatingoverages,shortages,anddamages(OS&D)
Safelyoperatewarehouseequipment,suchasforklift,palletjacks,etc.
Readandfollowdetailedanddefinedinstructionsinafast-paced environment
EnsuresafeandsecureworkenvironmentincludingallTSAandOSHAguidelines
Performotherdutiesasassigned
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Mustbeabletouseforklifts,palletjacksandbanding/shrinkwrapmaterial
ExperienceusingaRFscangunrequired
Previousforkliftcertificationspreferred
Mustbeabletoworkovertimeasneeded,occasionalweekends
Mustbeabletoreadandcomprehendworkinstructionswell
Musthaveabilitytoworkwellwithothers
Highattentiontodetailrequired
Musthaveabilitytoworkwellwithotherswithlittlesupervision
Mustbeabletolift50+lbs.unassisted
Mustbeabletospeak,read,andwriteinEnglish
EDUCATION:
HighSchoolorequivalentrequired
EXPERIENCE:
Previouswarehouseexperiencepreferred- 2yearsexperience
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:
This position requiresstandingand walkingfor extended periods of time.Position requires employeesto frequentlystoop,kneel,crouch,usehands,reach,bendandliftobjectsabovetheirhead.Employeesmust be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.
Company Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k + Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
And more!
Pay Range:
$18-$19 per hour
*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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