Job Impulse is hiring: Forklift Operator in Summerville

ABOUT US

Job Impulse, Inc. is an international recruitment company that focuses on upgrading the career opportunities of our candidates. We strive to create a professional partnership between our clients and contractors looking for their next career move. We have over 9,000 employees working in locations across twelve countries in fields ranging from industrial to office, marketing to engineering, technology, aerospace, medical, and more.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Impulse, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Forklift Operator in Ladson SC.

Seeking a sit down forklift driver that has boom experience. These candidates will be responsible for moving freight around the facility for storage and shipping. Sit down forklift experience is required for the position. Clamp experience is preferred but not necessary. Products in the warehouse include but are not limited to barrels, rolls of paper, pallets of dog food, lumber, food products, etc. Mostly RF scanners are used for moving product from one location to the next. Need to understand the tablets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform job functions as applicable in the receiving and shipping areas of the warehouse.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (PITS), use standard pallet jacks, manually unload incoming product from container trucks, palletize and shrink-wrap loads, etc.
• Wear the applicable PPE (steel-toe shoes), adhere to all warehouse and forklift safety rules, quality standards, procedures, and employee expectations.
• Follow daily working instructions, as communicated by the team lead, supervisor, or manager.
• Perform daily equipment checks (ex: change tanks, recharge battery, lubricate equipment, etc.), including COVID preventative sanitization on the forklift’s hot-spot areas (ex: steering wheel, gear shift, seat, etc.) before driving any PIT.
• Load/unload materials and deliveries to move them to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.
• Examine palletized load to verify conformance to quality standards and ensure that loads are secure before engaging the PIT.
• Manually unload product from containers and place onto pallets.
• Prepare product for shipment by placing boxes in the correct pattern on the pallet, as required by the customer.
• Visually inspect for quality non-conformances (ex: pallet damage, improperly placed boxes on pallet, damage to the box, etc.) and make proper adjustments before shrink-wrapping the palletized load.
• Stack empty pallets or other material, as applicable.
• In the shipping area, place labels on pallets that are designated for shipment, as necessary.
• Complete daily housekeeping tasks (ex: clean as you go and end of day routine) to ensure a clean and safe warehouse. Reference housekeeping checklist and employee expectations for more details.
• Perform additional work-related tasks as needed.

REQUIRED Experience and Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent (required).
• At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse setting as a forklift driver.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
• Have a good sense of balance, good eye-hand-foot coordination and judging distances and heights.
• Able to bend, stoop, and lift 50 lbs.
• Work independently with little guidance.
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner.
• Must be a team player who is flexible with the daily duties in a fast-paced team environment.

For immediate consideration, please call our Charleston Branch at 843-427-0890.

Conducting drug screening and/or background check report inquiries may be necessary for employment purposes.

Job Impulse, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Please be sure to carefully read through all requirements for the Forklift Operator as only serious applicants will be contacted. Unfortunately, not all candidates can be contacted who respond to this job; however, we will reach out to you directly if your experience is determined to match the desired requirements. Thank you.

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