Temporary Forklift Operator

Role Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate moving, locating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power-operated equipment.

• Safe and efficient operation of all power-operated equipment that requires certification
• Safe and efficient movement of the product, including loading and unloading of trucks
• Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift
• Label and prepare items for shipment
• Work with inventory control on correct product placement
• Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation
• Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
• Ensure all items not required in the short term are restocked according to established procedures
• Update the Warehouse Management System (WMS) with the transactions completed
• Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery changing procedures
• Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries
• Aid in cycle counting and periodic inventories
• Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, and work instructions (ISO standards where applicable)
• All other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required
• Forklift experience required
• Current forklift certification and/or the ability to become certified within 30 days is required
• Basic math and reading skills
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions
• Able to pay attention to details to ensure accuracy
• Strong team building skills and able to work well as part of a team
• Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment
• Physically able to lift, carry, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time, and able to handle heights

The pay rate for this role is $21.50 an hour.