Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Tellworks Logistics

Geismar (LA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Job summary

Tellworks Logistics is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate in Geismar, Louisiana. The role involves operating forklifts, loading and unloading freight, and maintaining inventory records. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and forklift experience. Benefits included are medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401k plan. Applicants must be reliable, possess basic math skills, and be willing to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write English.
Prefer 2-4 years of experience.
Must be able to pass any required background checks.

Responsibilities

Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight.
Locate and move stock of products for storage or shipment.
Inspect machinery for repairs and perform maintenance.

Skills

Forklift experience

Basic mathematics skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hand truck

Job description

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