Lead Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate receiving, storing, and shipping of products to meet company standards of safety, productivity, and quality. This includes the operation of a forklift in the handling of products.

• Adherence to company policies and safety standards
• Perform daily equipment and safety checks per OSHA standards
• Load and unload freight efficiently and safely, using all necessary paperwork
• Transport products to warehouse storage areas using the proper equipment and the correct put-away method
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, picking, and other tasks as needed.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently while meeting productivity quality standards
• Check product for accuracy in inventory
• Sweep and clean the area, including trailers, as needed.
• Promote a safe environment, wearing seat belt, and driving at an appropriate speed.
• Utilize RF scanners

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate:

• Good math, language, and reading skills.
• Follow instructions for operating equipment.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
• Experience in the use of an RF scanner.

Skills Required

• Prior experience as a Forklift Operator.
• 3-5 year’s distribution center and warehouse experience required

Education/Training Required

• High School degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from a certified college

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. – includes occasional and repetitive lifting
• Sitting 10%, walking 20%, standing 70%.
• Long periods of standing, twisting, and bending
• Overtime work may be required to meet company demands
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods
• Ability to judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying seasonal temperatures
• Ability to work in all functional areas of the warehouse

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Traverse City, MI

Disability Accommodation

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities and will enable them to perform their job duties. This may include appropriate adjustments or modifications of employer policies, including a mandatory vaccination requirement.

Please inform Saxco’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or otherwise believe you need an accommodation regarding the requirements set forth in this job description because of a disability.

Religious Accommodation

Applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, or practices may be entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and certain state and local laws if the applicant’s religious beliefs, observances, or practices otherwise conflict with requirements set forth in this job description.

Please inform Saxco’s personnel representative if you believe you need an accommodation regarding the requirements set forth in this job description because of a sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Saxco International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.