What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at EasyHiring?
We are a recruiting company EasyHiring looking for candidates for the position of Forklift Operator - Full-Time in Knoxville, TN for our partners.
Solutions driven success.
our company is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At our company, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. Wewant to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and our company. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at our company.
Pay, benefits and more.
Pay starts at $20.24/hour
Full health insurance benefits available on day one
Life and disability insurance
Earn up to 13 days PTO over the course of your first year
9 paid company holidays
401(k) option with company match
Education assistance
What you’ll do on a typical day:
Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight
Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand
Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies
Work in a safe, efficient manner, adhering to company safety policies
Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments
Work on a dock that is not climate-controlled for extended periods of time
What you need to succeed at our company:
At a minimum, you’ll need:
To be at least 18 years of age
Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator
Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, due to varying freight volumes
It’d be great if you also have:
Dock/warehouse experience in the transportation industry
Forklift experience in a freight/less-than-truckload environment
Experience loading and unloading trailers
Desire to succeed with a strong attention to detail
This job requires the ability to:
Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally)
Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack, forklift and by hand
Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery
Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary
Be part of something big.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road