Warehouse Operative

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator for a 6-week assignment in Greensboro, NC. Pay starts at $17.00 per hour, with shifts 7am to 4:30pm, and full-time/contract status.

You will operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and order pickers, load/unload trucks, and support inventory controls while adhering to safety protocols. Must have forklift certification and be able to perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution center setting.
• Proficient in order picking, shipping receiving, and warehouse management procedures.
• Strong mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot minor issues with forklifts or equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks as required.
• Basic math skills to accurately record inventory counts and perform calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to maintain accurate records.
• Either currently possesses valid forklift certification (or achieved in the past).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts lifting tons of pounds and other material handling equipment to move, stack, and organize products or materials in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Use order pickers, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks to retrieve and transport items as needed.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring proper placement of goods.
• Perform routine maintenance on forklifts and other equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Assist with inventory management by accurately recording product movement and counts.
• Collaborate with warehouse team members to fulfil orders and meet production goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Shipping receiving

Warehouse procedures

Inventory counting

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Education

Forklift certification

Tools

Pallet jacks

Cherry pickers

Job description

(Minimum 6-Week Assignment)

Pay:From $17.00 per hour

Job description

Duties

Shift 7am to 4:30pm

• Operate forklifts lifting tons of pounds and other material handling equipment to move, stack, and organize products or materials in a warehouse or distribution center
• Use order pickers, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks to retrieve and transport items as needed
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring proper placement of goods
• Perform routine maintenance on forklifts and other equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents or injuries
• Assist with inventory management by accurately recording product movement and counts
• Collaborate with warehouse team members to fulfil orders and meet production goals

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution centre setting
• Proficient in order picking, shipping receiving, and warehouse management procedures
• Strong mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot minor issues with forklifts or equipment
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks as required
• Basic math skills to accurately record inventory counts and perform calculations
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to maintain accurate records
• Either currently possesses valid forklift certification (or achieved in the past)

(MUST HAVE FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday