About this role
WSI is looking for a motivated 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our team and keep operations moving with safe, efficient material handling that helps us deliver for our customers!
This is a full-time, stable role reporting directly to the Facility Manager. You will enjoy a steady, non-rotating weekday schedule working Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Flexibility is required, as occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be needed to meet customer demands.
DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
- Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
- Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
- Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.
- Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
- Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
- Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.
- Experience working in a warehouse environment is a plus.
- Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.
- Experience operating sit-down lift.
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time in hot and cold temperatures.
- Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.
- Ability to turn the steering wheel on a lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
- Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.
BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS
- Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
- Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.
- Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.
- Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.
- Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.