Forklift Driver

Position: Forklift Driver 12 hours
Remedy Intelligent Staffing has several amazing career opportunities through our client located in West Branch, IA We have IMMEDIATE openings for associates as Forklift Operators. Join a team-oriented environment with room for advancement while working to package products for store displays in this Temp to Hire opportunity. Shift/Hours

Day shift: 6AM - 6PM $18/hour

Night shift: 6PM
-6AM $18/hour +$1 shift differential

Must have forklift experience Position Description Summary

Responsible for loading and unloading freight accurately, inventory control, rotation and inspection and other warehouse related duties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of freight to customers.

Principal Accountabilities (The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):

• Load inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers
• Unload inbound and outbound containers and sort according to size of freight and destination
• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding in order to expedite freight movement and tracing process
• Reconcile driver pickup and delivery manifests
• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight
• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports
• Responsible for inventory, rotation and inspection of freight held in the warehouse
• Complete required documentation
• Perform cleanup activities in the work area to ensure safety and cleanliness of warehouse

The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment

• Assignment Complexity
  - Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Accountability
  - Apply job skills and applicable corporate policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Impact of Decisions
  - Errors detectable upon supervisory review. Limited impact on corporate operations and fiscal health.
• Working Relationships
  - Regularly interact with peers and management concerning matters of limited scope and discretion.
• Scope
  - Work on problems of limited scope. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

  The associate’s work will include:

  • Operate all job-required equipment and handle all products in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.
  • Pack units and build pallets following the customer provided standards.
  • Follow established safety guidelines; promote a safe workplace.
  • Working overtime as required to meet business demand including staying over from scheduled shift and coming in on days previously scheduled off.

Qualified applicants will be able to: (Requirements)

• Lift or transfer a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various products.
• Must have forklift experience for forklift positions.
• Perform repetitive motion activities.
• Read, understand, and communicate all safety and operational procedures.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer skills.