Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
- Phoenix, AZ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday
- Weekly Pay – Get paid on time, every week
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield with low weekly premiums starting at $25.22
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Company contribution up to $750 annually with tax-advantaged savings
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Flexible Benefits – Multiple plan options to fit your needs and budget
- Prescription Drug Coverage – Low copays starting at $10 for generic medications
- FREE Life Insurance & AD&D – Basic coverage provided at no cost upon employment
- Vision Benefits – $10 eye exams and $150 frame allowance through Superior Vision by MetLife
- Dental Coverage – 100% preventive care coverage with MetLife plans starting at $5.39 per week
- Voluntary Benefits – Additional life insurance and short-term disability options available
- Loading and unloading pallets to and from trailers with precision and care.
- Moving pallets to their correct locations throughout the warehouse to maintain organization and accessibility.
- Completing daily inspections of the forklift using a provided checklist, ensuring it is in safe operating condition.
- Safely refueling tanks, following established procedures for changing out propane tanks or charging electric tanks.
- Completing and confirming accuracy of loads, whether on paper or electronically, verifying counts of good and bad loads, and acting as the final inspector for all trailer loads.
- Ensuring that all materials moved from one location to the next are properly accounted for and marked for accurate documentation.
- Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment at all times.
- Maintaining safe working conditions by following all guidelines and procedures for handling equipment and material.
- Complying with all PLA policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.
- Assisting in other areas of the warehouse as assigned to support and improve overall team operations.
- Adjusting as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules to meet company needs and business requirements.
- Cooperating and working well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.
- Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
- At least 6 months of forklift operating experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in operating a sit-down forklift.
- Must pass PLA's forklift certification test (on-site certification provided if needed).
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (for electronic documentation, if applicable).
- Strong attention to detail for accuracy in counts and documentation.
- Commitment to safety guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
- Dependable and punctual attendance.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment, as well as standing, walking, bending, and stooping as needed.
- Capable of performing light to moderate physical tasks, including occasionally lifting or maneuvering materials if required by the role.
- Requires good manual dexterity and foot coordination for operating forklift controls.
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions, equipment sounds, and safety alarms in a warehouse environment.
- Excellent vision (including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus) for operating machinery, reading documentation, and navigating the warehouse safely.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.