WernerCo is hiring: Forklift/Warehouse Operator in Socorro

Forklift/Warehouse Operator

ID 2024-1676 Category Operations Position Type Regular Full-Time

About Us

WHY WERNER? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs drives our success. Our entire product development process-from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization-creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across America and the world, WernerCo brands are most preferred.

Overview

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for the operation of a forklift, processing inbound/outbound orders and all applicable paperwork, and picking and packing orders in accordance with the position requirements and safety standards.

Responsibilities

* Complete the pre-shift inspection for forklift, including battery maintenance as necessary

* Operate forklift and reach truck equipment to maneuver products within the warehouse in a safe manner

* Move products by loading/unloading shipments to carriers' vehicles and store them in appropriate storage areas

* Safely operate and maintain material moving equipment such as reach trucks, motorized pallet jacks and forklifts to process orders

* Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed; repair pallets when necessary; maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment

* Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and document damages

* Efficiently move product from staging and/or unloading areas into the correct load door and trailer

* Ensure that the trailer is secured and chocked prior to entering the trailer in accordance to the safety polices

* Unload and process inbound paperwork as required by company procedures

* Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area

* Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse

* Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Ability to lift 50 pounds and safely lift, turn, position and transfer product accordingly

* Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written.

* Must successfully complete training and requirements to operate a forklift

* Must comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

* Ability to work in harsh conditions, both hot/cold environments

* 1-2 years forklift experience, preferred

* 1-2 years warehouse experience, preferred

* Forklift Certified, preferred

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EEO Statement

WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.