Warehouse Forklift Operator - All Shifts

World Wide Technology; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operators to join their team. This role involves receiving, moving, picking, and shipping products within a dynamic warehouse environment. Candidates should be prepared to operate Powered Industrial Trucks and other equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all tasks. The company fosters a culture of growth and teamwork, providing excellent benefits and a supportive work atmosphere. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are committed to delivering high-quality work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Dental Care

Vision Care

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

401k Plan with Company Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehousing experience required.
• Must be able to operate various warehouse equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving, moving, picking, and shipping products.
• Operate equipment like PIT while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Ability to Lift 50 Pounds

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)

Pallet Jack

Hand Truck

Job description

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
• 2+ years of warehousing experience.
• Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including operating a PIT at an elevation of 25+ feet from the warehouse floor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on doing whatever it takes to get the job done to deliver customer delight.
• The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, thorough and accurate work on deadlines.
• Standard shift hours are generally observed, and the job may include voluntary or mandatory overtime.
• This role will be expected to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Constantly
• Walking: Frequently
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently
• Reaching 30" to 72": Constantly
• Eye/hand coordination: Constantly
• Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently
• Lifting Overhead: Occasionally
• Carrying: Frequently
• Twisting/Turning: Frequently
• Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally
• Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently
• Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly
• Gripping/Grasping: Frequently
• Climb (more than 2 steps): Occasionally

Working Environment:

• Work near moving machinery: Constant
• Fumes or airborne particles: Frequent
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Frequent
• Risk of electrical shock: Frequent
• Extremes: heat (non-weather): Occasional

Compensation/Benefits:

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $18.00 to $20.00 an hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program.
• Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement.
• Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Warehouse Operator - All Shifts

Why WWT?

At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All.

Job Summary:

Warehouse Operators are responsible for receiving, moving, picking and shipping product throughout our warehouse and integration operations. Responsibilities include operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) inside and around racking systems, applying and scanning labels to ensure product is properly tracked, ensuring all product is safely and securely loaded or stored. The position reports to a Warehouse Supervisor.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding of safety and best practices while operating equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Crane or Box Truck.
• Identify areas where efficiency and process improvement are needed within own work area.
• Apply new ideas or approaches to own work to enhance outputs.
• Use established tools and techniques to track progress related to implementing process improvements.
• Learn and support the processes of receiving, shipping and warehousing materials.
• Collect information to understand problems and identify their origin.
• Research events and known solutions for basic or routine problems.
• Implement prescribed steps and ensures effective resolution, escalating troubleshooting if needed.
• Demonstrate attention during discussions by taking notes and asking clarifying questions.
• Demonstrate awareness of non-verbal behavior/cues (i.e., body language) when listening and communicating.
• Restate and reflect back information to check for understanding.
• Work with supervisors to set goals and priorities for individual work and manages time efficiently to accomplish goals.
• Remain focused without becoming sidetracked by non-urgent or less important tasks or interruptions.
• Demonstrates punctuality and reliability in meeting individual deadlines, complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Comply with and promote safety guidelines.
• Promote a clean and organized (5S) warehouse operation.