Forklift Operator
$35,360,000–$37,440,000 year
On-siteElkhart, Indiana, United States
Elkhart, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$35,360,000–$37,440,000 yearSmall
Full TimeSmall
Job Summary
Receive, label, organize, stage, and load freight throughout the warehouse using a forklift. Unload product from vendors and note package dimensions and weights, then document and scan items while communicating details to the logistics team. Operate equipment to load containers, box trucks, vans, and flat beds, and maintain a clean environment by sweeping and removing trash. Work in a warehouse subject to seasonal weather conditions with a Monday through Friday schedule, performing duties that require lifting up to 50 lbs and operating pallet jacks.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years' experience operating a forklift for unloading and loading
- 2 years' experience unloading and loading extrusion
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time
- Ability to get on and off a forklift repeatedly throughout the day
- Ability to shrink wrap pallets, operate pallet jacks and occasionally use hand tools
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time in a warehouse environment
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment that is subject to cold/hot weather as the seasons change
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Ability to communicate with drivers from various vendors
- Ability to work well with others and contribute to a team environment
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to shrink wrap pallets, operate pallet jacks and occasionally use hand tools
- Ability to get on and off a forklift repeatedly throughout the day
- Ability to sit, walk, and stand for extended periods of time in a warehouse environment
- Warehouse environment is subject to seasonal weather conditions
- Forklift drivers sometimes unload trucks outside in varying weather conditions
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