Warehouse Yard Laborer/Forklift Operator

Hartford Paving Corp; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford Paving Corp in Johnston, Rhode Island is hiring a full-time Yard Laborer/Forklift Operator paying $18.00 to $20.00 per hour. Responsibilities include running a forklift to manage inventory, unloading deliveries, and assisting co-workers with daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

A high school diploma or GED is required along with forklift operation ability. The position promotes a safe and organized working environment, highlighting the importance of detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift.
• Able to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.
• Basic reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety, quality, maintenance, and movement of products.
• Assist co-workers with daily duties.
• Unload incoming inventory from delivery trucks.

Skills

Forklift operation

Time management

Organizational skills

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Yard Laborer/ Forklift Operator ($18.00- $20.00/hr)

We are seeking a full-time yard laborer which involves ensuring that all items are properly received, shipped, and stored. The main job task is running a forklift to move, receive, dispose, and store products. Successful candidates will be alert, detail oriented, able to follow instructions and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to operate forklift
• Loading & unloading trucks
• Time management & prioritizing tasks
• Able to lift minimum of 75 lbs.
• Self-motivated
• Organizational skills
• Basic Reading Comprehension
• Communication skills (bilingual helpful)

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the safety, quality, maintenance, and movement of our products in the yard
• Properly assist co-workers with daily duties
• Reading, identifying, and correctly loading/unloading our customer orders on our trucks for incoming/outgoing deliveries
• Assist in inventory cycle counts
• Maintain an organized inventory on grounds area and inside garage
• Collaborate and communicate with other departments to determine the most effective methods of operations, and safety.
• Communicating with customers and front office regarding orders & inventory
• Unload incoming inventory from any manufacturer delivery truck

People are our most valuable assets, and we strive to have a safe, friendly, drug/alcohol free, OSHA compliant workplace where you can settle in for a long prosperous career.