Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Forklift Operator and Material Handler, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods within our warehouse. This energetic position involves operating various types of heavy equipment, including reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, and pallet jacks, to efficiently load, unload, and organize materials. Your expertise will help maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment while supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory management activities. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for heavy equipment operation and materials handling, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a thriving distribution operation.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts such as reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo lifts, and pallet jacks to load and unload shipments with precision.
- Manage inventory by accurately picking orders using order picker equipment and updating warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Assist with warehouse distribution tasks, including stacking pallets, organizing materials, and preparing items for shipment or storage.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform basic mechanical repairs or report issues promptly to ensure optimal operation of all heavy machinery.
- Support shipping and receiving processes by verifying incoming and outgoing shipments against documentation.
- Maintain a clean, safe workspace by adhering to OSHA safety standards and best practices for heavy equipment operation.
- Collaborate with warehouse supervisors to optimize workflow efficiency and ensure accurate order picking and materials handling.
Experience
- Proven experience operating warehouse equipment such as reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, pallet jacks, or similar heavy machinery.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and order picking procedures in a distribution environment.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations related to forklift operation and materials handling.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic equipment repairs or troubleshoot operational issues.
- Strong understanding of warehouse distribution processes including shipping & receiving, load & unload procedures, and inventory control.
- Prior experience in warehouse supervision or team coordination is a plus but not required.
- Basic math skills for inventory counts and documentation accuracy are essential. This energetic role offers an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of our warehouse operations while developing your skills in heavy equipment operation and materials handling. We value safety, efficiency, and teamwork—come join us in delivering excellence every day!
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
