Warehouse Forklift Operator- Loading (2nd Shift)

** Warehouse Forklift Operator- Loading (2nd Shift)****Job Category****:** Ops Warehouse **Requisition Number****:** WAREH01794 Showing 1 location **Job Details****Description**The Empire Company is the industry leading manufacturer and distributor of mouldings, stair parts, doors, and specialty building products. We are proud to serve building material dealers (lumberyards), door shops, retail home centers, and millwork manufacturing partners throughout the United States and parts of Canada and Mexico.The Empire Company is poised for further growth with 6 locations across the United States. We have a dynamic culture with our team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, grow and get rewarded accordingly.We are looking for a Forklift Operator for our Loading Department at our Lakeland, FL warehouse.**Forklift Operator will be responsible for:*** This person is responsible to operate the forklift to move product onto trucks in preparation of delivery* Operates a forklift to move product and pallets.* Pulls to banding area to be banded making sure everything is labeled showing number of this unit and number of total units and who packaged it.* Must be able to productively perform all essential functions, including physical requirements* Must be able to physically handle awkward product lengths and lift weights up to 50 lbs, 100 lbs. with assistance. Basic math skills, interpersonal/team skills and reasoning skills are also required.* Prior experience in distribution or manufacturing environment.* Prior experience operating a forklift, specifically with weights 2500lbs or more.* **Spotter experience a plus!**We offer competitive wages, shift premium, Clean work environment, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401k program with employer match, and Employee Purchase Program.**Come join our Lakeland Team!**#OpsLogs**Qualifications****Skills****Behaviors****:****Motivations****:****Education****Experience****Licenses & Certifications**