National Guard Employment Network
Warehouse Forklift Driver - Laredo, TX
National Guard Employment Network, Laredo, Texas, United States, 78045
Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS
- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
As a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing all tasks associated with warehousing and distribution including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control.
Key Responsibilities:
Receives, sorts, and segregates incoming shipments for warehouse / distribution facilitiesLoads and unloads shipments on to or off of pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by handSorts and processes outgoing shipments according to established procedures and regulationsLoad shipments into vehicles and uses hand tools to install strapping, bracing, and paddingPrepares and updates information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, inventories, transfer/delivery tickets, orders / receipts etc.Maintains inventory records of customer shipments and performs audits to ensure integrity and security of freightWill perform routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenanceWill operate forklift, hand jacks, and other vehicles and equipment
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills / Requirements:
Strong communication skillsBasic computer skills requiredKnowledge of scanning freight in/out of the warehouseDetail oriented and strong follow-up skillsAble to walk/stand for long periods of time and lift 60-80 poundsFork lift experience (sit down is required)-minimum 2 yearsLoading trailers/shipping containers is requiredWarehouse Distribution and / or Freight Forwarding industry experience requiredFlexible hours: availability 1st shift-6 am to 6pm (though this may vary)-start time may varyStrong attendance recordSafety oriented
Benefits: (All non-union employees)
Total Compensation Package: We offer a competitive base salary.401(k) with a match: Pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement.Stock Purchase Plan: Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group's success as shareholders.Medical: We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs.Vision: Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.Dental: Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services.Holiday / Paid Time Off: The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days.
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS
- Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
As a Forklift Driver / Warehouse Associate you will be responsible for performing all tasks associated with warehousing and distribution including picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, loading/unloading, and inventory control.
Key Responsibilities:
Receives, sorts, and segregates incoming shipments for warehouse / distribution facilitiesLoads and unloads shipments on to or off of pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by handSorts and processes outgoing shipments according to established procedures and regulationsLoad shipments into vehicles and uses hand tools to install strapping, bracing, and paddingPrepares and updates information in computerized systems such as logs, packing lists, pick tickets, invoices, inventories, transfer/delivery tickets, orders / receipts etc.Maintains inventory records of customer shipments and performs audits to ensure integrity and security of freightWill perform routine vehicle, equipment, and warehouse maintenanceWill operate forklift, hand jacks, and other vehicles and equipment
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills / Requirements:
Strong communication skillsBasic computer skills requiredKnowledge of scanning freight in/out of the warehouseDetail oriented and strong follow-up skillsAble to walk/stand for long periods of time and lift 60-80 poundsFork lift experience (sit down is required)-minimum 2 yearsLoading trailers/shipping containers is requiredWarehouse Distribution and / or Freight Forwarding industry experience requiredFlexible hours: availability 1st shift-6 am to 6pm (though this may vary)-start time may varyStrong attendance recordSafety oriented
Benefits: (All non-union employees)
Total Compensation Package: We offer a competitive base salary.401(k) with a match: Pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement.Stock Purchase Plan: Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group's success as shareholders.Medical: We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs.Vision: Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.Dental: Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services.Holiday / Paid Time Off: The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days.