Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Position : Forklift Operator

Job Type : Full-Time

Location : Sioux City, IA 51111

Pay Rate : $18.00 / hr.

Job Summary : 6 : 00 pm to 2 : 30 am

We are seeking a Lift Truck Operator to join the team. Primary Responsibility : Unloads and loads customer product, scans product, and places it correctly in warehouse. Maintains a safe and clean work area.

Essential Functions :

• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble several types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and / or damage and infestation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
• Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Must be able to meet production standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
• Must be able to meet production standards.
• Charge or charge forklift battery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required :

Tools and Technology : Computer Warehouse management system and related components Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand up lift truck, Hi-lift, RC

Educational Requirements : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or At least one year related work experience.

Physical Requirements : While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit; hear or talk : use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Associate is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch and lift up to 80 lbs.

Pre-employment Drug & Alcohol Screening Required as well as a 50 State BG Check.

If interested, please email resume to :