Powered Industrial Truck Operator - Day Shift

Summary

The Powered Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment, including but not limited to sit‑down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, pallet stackers, and pallet jacks, to support all facets of a high‑volume distribution center.

• Follow all safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others, including maintaining clean work areas.
• Operate electric powered sit‑down forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, and pallet jacks in compliance with all OSHA regulations.
• Load, unload, retrieve, stack, and store products in a neat, safe, and productive manner.
• Transport product or supplies to designated areas to support operational needs.
• Use pallet wrapping machinery, floor scales, RF equipment, automated dock equipment, and company‑issued utility knives.
• Perform forklift operator daily checklists on assigned equipment.
• Communicate and report any accidents, near misses, or hazardous conditions to a supervisor immediately.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to support operations.
• Ability to work daily overtime, including weekends.
• Basic math skills: ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.

• Minimum one year of experience in the safe and competent operation of powered industrial truck(s) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to pass the Reader Link Powered Industrial Truck Safety & Certification training course to obtain a license valid for three years.
• Basic computer skills with WMS, RF, and scanning experience.

• Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to repetitively reach up and out.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Will frequently lift up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 20 ft.
• Must be able to perform repetitive foot movement.

• Safety – Actively participate in all company and departmental safety objectives, take personal responsibility for safety, and report injuries and safety incidents immediately.
• Action Oriented – Work with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate – Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet department and company objectives.
• Decision Quality – Make competent and timely decisions that meet or exceed organizational goals and objectives.
• Optimize Work Processes – Understand and comply with all standard operating procedures within your department with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability – Adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting work volume demands.
• Common sense – Understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Problem Solving – Deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Situational Awareness – Apply awareness to identify hazardous situations.

• The work is performed in a high‑volume distribution center environment.
• Employees are frequently exposed to vibrations, dust, and must work around moving machinery.
• Noise levels are usually moderate at low decibels.
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Frequently exposed to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and moving machinery.

Reader Link is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran. Reader Link is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans.