Warehouse Forklift Operator

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Education assistance

Disability insurance

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC in Cordele, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials safely within our warehouse and production areas. You will operate a forklift, load/unload trucks and support inventory tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, basic math and mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work rotating shifts while adhering to safety standards. A comprehensive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certification is required.
• Strong math and mechanical aptitude for handling materials.
• Ability to organize, communicate and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks at the dock and complete reports.
• Operate forklift to move products within the warehouse.
• Deliver production materials to departments and return finished goods.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and light maintenance.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow OSHA rules.
• Assist with inventories and handle housekeeping tasks.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Rotating shifts

OSHA respirator

Education

Forklift operator certification (required)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

This position is with Rapids Warehousing, which is part of the Helena Industries (HI) family. Rapids Warehousing and is a commercial storage, logistics and supply chain function that operates out of central offices located in Cordele, GA and Des Moines, IA. Rapids Warehousing gets its name from the employee culture the business is centered around - R.A.P.I.D.S. stands for Responsive, Attitude, Proactive, Integrity, Dependability and Safety.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Rapids Warehousing Forklift Operator will perform various tasks associated with the movement of product, raw materials and other commodities in the plant in a safe, responsible manner following all safety rules and procedures. This position requires a high level of safety awareness while moving throughout the plant especially while operating mobile equipment.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Loads and unloads trucks received at the dock and completes related reports.
• Retrieves packaged deliveries, in-process products and finished materials from the warehouse by operating a forklift.
• Production forklift drivers deliver product/materials to the appropriate departments and return finished goods to the warehouse.
• Completes forklift inspection reports daily.
• Performs minor maintenance on the forklift and other related equipment.
• Adheres to all equipment safety expectations.
• Focuses on plant-wide safety needs while moving about the location.
• Assists in physical inventory and other inventory-related duties.
• Completes housekeeping tasks in the warehouse including maintaining work areas in an orderly fashion and keeping isles and exits open at all times.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Complies with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Required to drive a company vehicle.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to pass forklift operator certification is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Math skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• May be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Valid U.S. driver's license is required and must meet all company requirements to drive a Helena vehicle.
• Applicants for positions requiring operation of a moving vehicle or interaction with heavy equipment must meet the legal age requirement.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is a warehouse/outdoor environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and occasionally very loud. In this position, you will work outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working in the warehouse, you will regularly work around moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Employees are eligible for paid time off and holiday pay.
• This position is eligible for overtime pay.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helencareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.