Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Tellworks Communications; Boston, Randolph (MA, MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Tellworks Logistics, a national provider of warehouse and logistics services, is seeking a Warehouse Associate with forklift experience. You will move packages around our facilities with care, operate a forklift, and help maintain accurate inventory and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read freight codes, and physical capability to lift up to 60 pounds. Experience with hand trucks and basic computer tasks is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Prefer 2–4 years of experience.
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding.
• Ability to lift and move cartons up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers.
• Locate and move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery to determine need for repairs and ensure safety.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.

Skills

Basic mathematics skills

Interpret instructions

Reading & writing English

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Basic computer skills

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1327

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements.

Job Position: Warehouse Associate

Brief Description

We are looking for warehouse associates with forklift experience with high attention to detail to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles.

Essential Functions

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is NOT an exhaustive list of all expectations. The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Prefer 2-4 years of experience
• Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding
• Consistently lift, standing, bending, and rotating motions
• Operate hand truck and forklift
• Must be able to read and write English
• Basic Mathematics Skills
• Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.

Physical Demands

This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation.

• Must be able to move about the warehouse to access products, and machinery and assist others
• Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to bend downward using legs at the knee
• Must be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess product
• Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate information

Skills

• Basic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract)
• Ability to interpret instruction
• Basic computer skills

Non-Physical Demands

• Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance
• Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required
• Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload
• Must be dedicated to working safely
• Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service