Forklift Operator/Warehouse

Placers Staffing is hiring for our premier client in Elkton, MD. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated candidates who will be performing order selecting duties. An Order Selector will select cases and other containers of food and non-food products to fill customer orders from multi-level rack warehouse storage systems. Items are placed on pallets and completed orders are moved to the loading dock staging area with an electric pallet jack/forklift, wrapped, labeled, and readied for shipment in a timely manner observing all safety regulations and ensuring all quality standards are met while maintaining the efficient flow of product through the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duties assigned to best serve the company.

Great opportunity for overtime!!!! Time and a half!!!!

$18/hr, 7 day work week, 70 hours

Starts at 9:00 am and goes until work is completed.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule and obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Perform a safety check on pallet jack / forklift to be used and ensure that all other safety devices are functioning properly. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Place pallets on pallet jack and operate along assigned multi-level racks and locate products according to order sheets.
• Manually place the appropriate stock items on pallet from pick slots and racks as required. Use single and/or double pallets as directed.
• Transport completed palletized customer order to shipping dock staging area. May be required to shrink-wrap pallet for staging.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, or attach re-charger and complete vehicle inspection checklist. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to work the scheduled / assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer, and dry

Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or State-Approved Equivalent.
• 6-12 months warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Foodservice distribution or related industry experience.
• Experience using a motorized pallet jack.
• Motorized pallet jack certified.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (Preferred)
• Electric Pallet Jack/Rider: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location