Forklift Operator (Echelon Warehouse)

Summary

Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Important Personal Skills

Adaptability

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Strong sense of urgency

Good timekeeping ethic

Cultural competence - must be able to work effectively and professionally with a diverse workforce

Teamwork ethic

Job Tasks

Safety / Quality: Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.

Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements

Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.

Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered.

Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department. Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound forklift operators will bin-in new pallets. Inventory forklift operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. Forklift operators will conduct pallet movements needed b maintain production.

Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties

Schedule : Day time only, occasional weekends as needed based on business needs

Qualification and Experience

Must have experience operating a gas-powered sit-down forklift or:

Must have experience operating a diesel-powered forklift

2 years' experience working with forklifts

Certified on a forklift

Must be able to double stack single pallets (preferable)

Container loading experience (preferable)

Must be able to speak and read English

Must be able to do basic math

Must have experience moving large loadss assigned by management.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k (4% matching)

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)

TALKE USA, INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.