Forklift Operator (Inventory Control)

Earn $20-$23 per hour depending on experience and duties – Start immediately.

Maxxima is an established business with 40+ years in the heavy-duty (HD) truck and consumer LED lighting and electrical markets. We're a small business experiencing tremendous growth and looking for top talent to help us continue enhancing the quality service we provide within our distribution operation located in Hauppauge, NY. If you're motivated, timeline driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are a team player with a positive and proactive approach in everything you do, then consider joining our team!

Responsibilities:

• Drive a stand-on forklift to receive, load and unload shipments, and safely transport pallets and materials
• Inventory control and conducting cycle counts
• Work with the forklift team on bin location management, shelf replenishment, and optimizing stock locations
• Cross train to pick, pack, and ship customer orders
• Work independently and as a team on other warehouse projects as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience driving a stand-on forklift within a warehouse or distribution site
• Must have unexpired forklift certification and proof of current forklift certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Functional knowledge of the mechanics of a forklift to maintain proper forklift operation
• Ability to operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and motorized warehouse equipment in accordance with safety protocols and procedures
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to speak, read, write and understand English to comprehend product information
• Excellent work ethic, hard-working, and a reliable team member
• Excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills
• Successful working in a team as well as independently
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for shifts ranging from 8 – 10 hours
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, or pull weights of up to 50 pounds; products vary in weight and size
• Willing to work overtime as business needs may require

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing
• Paid time-off plus a paid volunteer day with a partnered non-profit organization
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous benefits package that includes highly subsidized medical coverage
• Healthcare concierge services
• Voluntary benefits to include dental and vision
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discounts to concerts, movies, and theater
• Friendly, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

Maxxima is a division of Panor Corp. We are an equal opportunity employer. Panor Corp. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (including genetic predisposition), age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other group protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, assignment of duties, benefits, promotion, discipline, harassment, training, compensation, leave of absence, layoff and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hauppauge, NY 11788 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person