Warehouse Cold Storage Reach Truck Forklift Operator

Vertical Cold Storage Llc; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage Llc in Pendleton, Indiana, is seeking a Warehouse Cold Storage Reach Truck Forklift Operator for a full-time position. The role involves operating powered industrial vehicles and performing a range of warehouse tasks with a focus on accuracy and safety.

The job includes verifying received and shipped items, maintaining inventory, and preparing shipments. Prior forklift experience and a customer-service mindset are valued; a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Responsibilities

• Verify items received and shipped by checking identifying information, inspecting condition, and recording count/measure.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and placing materials in stock and recording locations.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing product.
• Document shipment by recording units shipped using defined processes.
• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform forklift operations.
• Maintain certifications to operate powered equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform pre-use inspections and arrange repairs for material-handling equipment.
• Use handheld scanners and vehicle-mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control.

Skills

Forklift operation

Powered Industrial Vehicles

Customer service

Math skills

Job description

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Warehouse Cold Storage Reach Truck Forklift Operator

Full Time Semi-Skilled Pendleton, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2035

Monday through Friday 7am-3:30pm

Do you have experience working in a warehouse, specifically operating Powered Industrial Vehicles, or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Warehouse Specialist!

Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage, but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO, referral bonus and more.

Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:

We need you to help us provide top notch service by being cross-trained and performing a wide-range of warehouse duties in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify items received and being shipped by checking identifying information of items, inspecting condition of items, and recording count/measure of items following established procedures.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory using recognized practices.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing product by means of defined procedures.
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped using defined processes.
• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform job which can typically include forklift, power jack and high lift.
• Maintain certifications to use powered equipment through safe work practices and following of procedures
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, following appropriate operating procedures and requesting repairs.
• Use hand-held scanner and vehicle mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control through proper recording of locations of pallets and/or cases.
• Monitor condition of cases and integrity of pallets. Report substandard or out-of-specification items to Supervision.
• Place labels on cases or loads in accordance with customer specifications.
• Process inventory by stacking, un-stacking, restacking, wrapping, and unwrapping pallets and cases of product according to customer specifications.
• Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
• Complete general housekeeping that includes sweeping and emptying garbage
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Communicate positively and effectively within a Team environment.
• Meet attendance requirements of the position.
• Stretch wrap pallets using either manually or using a powered machine
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Safely perform job duties by maintaining a safe working environment, following safety rules and regulations, being aware of surroundings, not using machines unless trained and other techniques.
• Support assigned duties of the warehouse supervision to assist in the operations of the facility.
• Other duties to be assigned as business necessitates

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferredCustomer service experience preferred
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours in a day.
• Must be able to work in a freezer/refrigerator environment
• Effectively handle lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 pounds frequently
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.