Forklift Operator Job at Shipfusion in Las Vegas

Forklift Operator

Job Description

A forklift operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift or other powered industrial trucks to move materials and products within a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or construction site. The primary goal is to ensure the safe handling of materials while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Responsibilities

• Identify, separate, label, and quarantine defective materials
• Assist the department in unloading and placement of materials into designated areas
• Ability to maintain situational awareness
• Firm commitment to safety
• Operating warehouse equipment (stand up reach/order picker, pallet rider and/or pallet jacks) for product movement, storage, inventory
• Utilizing WMS, Inventory Software/Platforms, Voice-Picking Platforms, and/or RF Scanners
• Loading, Unloading, Storing, Racking, Picking, Selecting according to work instructions & tickets
• Operating mobile equipment in a safe manner for self and co-workers/colleagues
• Performing daily equipment inspections, to ensure safe operations
• Performing monthly cleaning
• Operating and Maintaining compactor

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must pass the internal Forklift certification course bi-annually, or as requested by management.
• Complete compactor training
• 1-2 years of forklift operator experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions and use simple math.
• Ability to to navigate and work on a laptop and ipad, ensuring efficient and effective use of technology.
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, health benefits, and ancillary benefits for you and your dependents on the first day of employment.
• 10 Paid Vacation Days
• 3 Paid Sick Days (after completing 90 days of employment)
• 2 Paid PTO Days (after completing 90 days of employment)