Job Summary:
- Prior to operating forklift, perform operation and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher
- Move controls, devices and levers to drive forklift to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas
- Load or unload materials off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, etc.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Perform routine inspections to ensure forklift is in good working condition
- Report any damage to racks, equipment, forklift or any other safety hazards
- Follow all forklift and safety rules and policies
- Other duties as needed
- High School diploma or equivalent and two years previous experience operating a forklift and working in a warehouse setting.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask. Dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly
- Ability to operate and use a PC computer, ability to clock time worked and review and approve timecard each pay period
- Forklift certification not required but preferred. Will re-certify once hired
- Ability to work varying schedules to meet changing needs including late hours
- Team player with the ability to get along well with co-workers
- Ability lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 150 pounds with assistance
What Firestone Walker Offers:
- Competitive pay rate for an experienced individual with the right skills
- Salary Range: $18.50-$23.00/hour
- An excellent benefits package including:
- 100% paid premiums for employee including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
- Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
- Paid Sick Leave (48 hours max usage per year)
- 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & matching
- 10 paid holidays per year
Please submit your resume with your work experience when applying. Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.