Forklift Operator-Echelon Warehouse

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Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner.

• Adaptability
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong sense of urgency
• Good timekeeping ethic
• Cultural competence - must be able to work effectively and professionally with a diverse workforce
• Teamwork ethic

• Safety / Quality:
  Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements.
• Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
• Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered.
• Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department. Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound forklift operators will bin‑in new pallets. Inventory forklift operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. P&S and PRM forklift operators will conduct pallet movements needed to maintain production.
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties.

• Must have experience operating a gas‑powered sit‑down forklift or a diesel‑powered forklift.
• 2 years’ experience working with forklifts.
• Certified on a forklift.
• Must be able to double stack single pallets (preferable).
• Container loading experience (preferable).
• Must be able to speak and read English.
• Must be able to do basic math.
• Must have experience moving large loads assigned by management.
• Schedule:
  
  Day time hours only, occasional weekends based on business need.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k (4% matching)
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)

Position Requirements:
Full‑Time, Non‑Exempt, plant location. This position is currently accepting applications.