Warehouse Worker Forklift Operator

The Equipment Operator is a full-time opportunity that offers room for advancement upon hire following 60 days of employment. Equipment Operator is responsible for the daily distribution activities, productivity, and quality within the assigned area(s) of a distribution facility. This position is responsible for demonstrating safety, quality and productivity performance and operational expertise. This position will be required to proficiently perform at least one or more distribution-related activities (e.g. order filling, shipping, receiving) on a regular basis with 60% or more of work performed using a forklift or PIT. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Perform loading, unloading and/or picking of product and materials using powered lifting equipment to move product throughout the facility.  May operate stock picker, sit down/stand up equipment, reach truck, etc.  Work in a fast-paced, metric-driven environment.  Contribute to a safe work environment through continuous focus on housekeeping and safety.  Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks. PHYSICAL REREQUIRMENTS:  Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 70 pounds regularly, up to 150 pounds infrequently  Stand for long periods at a time, bend, stoop, reach, etc. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Minimum 2 – 4+ years of experience driving industrial trucks and working within a warehouse environment.  High School Diploma or equivalent education preferred  Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks.  Basic ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, using the English language  General math skills (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication) and computer knowledge (accessing and navigating the internet; familiar with the keyboard; opening, closing and saving documents)  Familiarity or the ability to adapt to warehouse systems and other software to facilitate tasks.  Successful completion of the companys internal Forklift Operator licensing program  Contribute to a safe work environment through continuous focus on housekeeping and safety.  Demonstrate a commitment to our companys core values.  Interact with supervisors, leads, and/or work groups with information exchanges related to immediate tasks. WORK SCHEDULE:  Flexibility to work schedule that carries a start time and a “stay until the work is complete” arrangement.  Working hours per day could range from 8-14 depending on volume. Time over 40 hours weekly would be considered overtime where pay is time and a half.  Exhibited good job performance and behavior as measured through indicators such as teamwork, attendance, quality and productivity, etc. BENEFITS UPON HIRE AFTER 60 DAYS OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT. (Temps must be in good standings to be converted)  Total benefits package  401K match  Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage  Life Insurance, Disability, and Hospital Plans,  FSA/HSA pre-tax benefits  Wellness Tobacco Cessation for discounts  Career Growth Opportunities  Yearly merit increases if eligible  Paid Time Off Holidays  Free Employee Assistance Programs  Employee Discounts, Employee Engagement Inclusion activities among other perks.