Position Title: Forklift
Wage: $18-$20/hour
Shift: 1st
Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
We’re looking for reliable, safety-minded team members to pull orders, stage pallets, and keep our warehouse running smoothly. If you’re comfortable in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work mixed with some forklift, this is a solid, steady opportunity with a great local team in Marion, IA.
Forklift Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Stack and Stage Pallets—Safely stack, unstack, and stage pallets in designated areas; maintain organized lanes and rotation standards
- Pallet Organization—Prepare pallets for loading by ensuring proper height, stability, and shrink-wrap quality
- Order Pulling—Pull and prepare product for route delivery according to pick sheets or scan-gun instructions
- Product Verification—Verify lot numbers, quantities, and product condition; identify and report damaged goods
- Forklift Operation—Operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts and handheld scan guns safely and efficiently
- Trailer Loading—Load trailers evenly and ensure proper weight distribution for safe transport
- Paperwork Accuracy—Complete load documentation neatly, accurately, and on time
- Inventory Control—Assist with counts, stock rotation, and maintaining quality standards
- Team Communication—Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to support workflow and resolve issues
- Discrepancy Reporting—Report product, count, or equipment discrepancies to management
- Workplace Safety—Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow all SOPs, rules, and regulations
Forklift Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Prior warehouse experience preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and basic math skills
- Prior forklift experience preferred
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching
- Occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing
- Regularly lift up to 10 pounds, frequently lift up to 55 pounds
IND091
QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!
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