Forklift Operator
$46,904–$46,904 year
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Operate sit-down, stand-up, high-reach, and straddle forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to safely load, unload, stack, store, and ship food products throughout the facility. Check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation while labeling, sorting, wrapping, and repacking orders as directed. Maintain a clean work environment and meet production standards while performing inventory tasks, cleaning, and battery changes. Work in temperatures ranging from 32°F to -45°F, tolerate heights up to 30 ft., and lift weights between 10 and 70 lbs. with an 8-10 hour shift. Overtime, evenings, and weekends are required.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance.
- Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
- Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
- Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
- Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
- Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.
- An ability to work independently.
- Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned, and the ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.
- Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.
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