PL Forklift Operator - SPIE 2nd Shift

Peckham, Inc., a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization, provides job training opportunities for persons with significant disabilities and other barriers to employment. Peckham offers individuals with physical, cognitive, behavioral and socio-economic challenges a platform to demonstrate their ability, learn new skills, participate in work, and enjoy the rewards of their success. The organization strives to help clients experience meaningful employment growth.

Named #11 on Fortune Magazine's Great Place to Work list, Peckham is a nationally award‑winning organization recognized for its achievement in providing exceptional vocational rehabilitation, creating inclusive cultures and building a quality workplace for employees.

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham – WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.

Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs. If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire.

These jobs are open to all abilities, but Peckham gives preference to individuals with disabilities.

Work in a large warehouse environment receiving items from delivery trucks and placing items in the appropriate warehouse area. Responsibilities include picking items for outbound shipments, sorting inbound OCIE shipments, and manually loading or unloading trucks or other transporting devices. Items are unpacked, shelved, or placed in proper storage locations according to the WMS. The worker is relatively unsupervised, uses a hand‑held radio frequency unit with LED readout, and operates a bar‑code scanner.

Accuracy and speed are important, and the worker must recognize discrepant 15‑digit part numbers.

• Report any discrepancies in orders to Shipping and Receiving supervisor.
• Key in 15‑digit part numbers into computer.
• Maintain warehouse equipment by following manufacturer’s standards of use and cleaning.
• Work with supervisor toward meeting performance standards.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Daily use of a fork truck, reach truck, push carts, and motorized pallet jacks.
• Operate with a high level of accuracy.
• Enter computerized data and print tags.
• Provide training support for peers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• At least 18 years old.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds on a moderate basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• No positive drug screen for the past 12 months.
• Must have reliable transportation to get between job locations.
• Must be able to gain and maintain necessary security clearances.
• Basic English reading and writing levels.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be able to recognize discrepant 15‑digit part numbers.
• Must be able to be licensed on a forklift and a reach truck.

• Maintain respectful communication and give/receive feedback.
• Ability to follow directions.

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees need to be able to ask questions and voice concerns related to work and work environment.

This job description does not state or imply all duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with…