Forklift Operator - Weekend Shift Sat-Mon

At Kenco Logistics, the Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial equipment. The role involves moving, loading, unloading, and stacking products to meet shipping and receiving demands.

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., sit‑down/stand‑up forklifts, clamp and picker equipment) to move products or materials for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure the facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to the supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Carry out miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Minimum two years of forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a forklift operator license.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass background and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Competencies:
  
  action oriented, collaborates, decision quality, optimize work processes, situational adaptability.

This position is not expected to travel.

Approximate pay range: $16.45 - $24.70 per hour.

Benefits include:

• Medical insurance (HSA, HRA, FSA accounts)
• Supplemental insurance (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off – approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer‑paid holidays – 10 days

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.