Forklift Operator Job at SkySource Solutions in Pacific Junction

We are hiring Forklift Operator/Loaders to join our fortune 500 growing production team in Pacific Junction, IA. Warehouse experience is required and you must be willing to work inside and outside. We offer weekly pay and opportunities for growth!

Hours and Pay

• 1st shift- 6am-4:30pm Mon-Fri $20.00
• Will be require to work up to 20 hours of overtime per week

Requirements and Overview

• Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Skills and Competencies:
• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift
• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper
• Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
• Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment
• Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
• Meets quality and quantity standards
• Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels
• Ability to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment- Ability to sit for long periods- Ability to communicate effectively- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions. Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Work Perks

What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones): Offer extremely competitive benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage. Fitness club reimbursement - $350/ Individual & $500/Family. Starting day one, 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount). Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes four employee resource groups: Women’s Network, and veterans Network. Generous vacation day policy in addition to 13 holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)
• Materials handling: 1 year (Preferred)
• Warehouse: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pacific Junction, IA 51561 (Required)

Work Location: In person