What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at ALWS?
Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
- Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift.
- Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory.
- Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper.
- Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required.
- Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
- Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required.
- Meets quality and quantity standards.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to drive a forklift Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
- Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Application Question(s):
- Please provide your email address for further communication.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Warehouse: 2 years (Required)
- Forklift: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $17 - $0