
Forklift Operator (Weekend, Overnight)
- Waddell, AZ
- $20.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure the effective and safe use of all equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
- Conduct pre-trip inspections and ensure the energy source for designated equipment is maintained.
- Operate powered industrial equipment safely (e.g., forklift, electric pallet jack) to transport finished products through the warehouse or onto trucks for customer distribution.
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to company standards, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Perform safety inspections and audits as needed.
- Operate, change over, clean, troubleshoot, and perform basic maintenance on palletizing equipment.
- Utilize electronic equipment to accurately track inventory within the facility.
- Ensure quality control by maintaining records, logs, and forms, including pre-trip inspection sheets and other documentation required by the company or regulatory entities.
- Achieve results with a customer-first mindset, catering to both internal and external customers.
- Collaborate with team members to prevent line stoppages and continuously identify more efficient methods of operation.
- Establish strong and trustworthy relationships with team members and business partners.
- Adhere to standard work policies and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, & EDUCATION (IF APPLICABLE) REQUIRED
- · 2 years Forklift operation experience in warehouse or inventory environments (preferred)
- · Prior exposure to CPG and/or Food & Beverage industries (preferred)
- · Able to demonstrate decision making and problem-solving skills
- · Basic understanding of computer systems and/or warehouse management (WM) systems
- · Fluent in English, additional language skills beneficial
- · Have the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach, and climb steps and/or ladders to perform necessary actions for the role
- · Occasionally lift, move, and place up to 75 pounds
- · Position has exposure to moving mechanical parts, varying temperature, and weather conditions
- · Ability to be certified for and responsibly operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and/or other equipment within the facility
- · Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures
- · At least 18 years old
- · Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
- Travel 0-10%
- Permanent
- Benefits eligible
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