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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Spencer, IA 51301

Job Category: Warehouse Job ID: 42586651 Pay Rate: $16 / hour Jobs Office: Jackson

Job Description

Looking for a new opportunity? Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading third-party logistics company located in Spencer, IA. We are seeking candidates for Forklift Operator roles on the 2nd shift. Compensation for these seasonal opportunities is $16.00 per hour. Interested? Get more details below!

Company Description
This company is a privately held and managed group of integrated third-party logistics companies established in 1978 providing warehousing logistics, fulfillment, quality control services, transportation services, real estate leasing, and development for its customers. They have expanded beyond the initial St. Joseph, Michigan operation to and now control approximately 2 million square feet of commercial warehouse space that specializes in supply chain logistics.

What a Forklift Operator will do:
  • Successfully operate a power industrial forklift by moving levers, pressing pedals, and controlling lifting apparatus
  • Perform daily forklift inspections and follow forklift operating guidelines
  • Safely operate sit down forklift trucks to transport, stack, and organize products within the RDC
  • Safely load and unload trucks (receive/process), put-away and pick product, and maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness
  • Ensure accurate and timely movement of product to meet operational goals using scanning equipment
  • Assist in inventory management by following policy and procedures
  • Identify, report, and fix damaged inventory and shortages throughout the day
  • Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols while operating forklift trucks.
  • Replace forklift propane tank and/or charge batteries, as needed
What you need to be a Forklift Operator:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1+ years proven experience as a Lift Truck Operator (LTO) working in a similar industry (distribution warehouse) is preferred; additional education may be substituted for years of work experience
  • Powered Industrial Forklift Truck License (we will train and provide certification)
  • Prior SAP scanning experience is a plus
  • Inventory control experience preferred
What are you waiting for… Apply today! Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions or more information about the Forklift Operator position, call our Jackson jobs office directly at 507-847-3604.  

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks, a prepaid Paycard from rapid!, TopLine Federal Credit Union membership eligibility, and opportunities to earn appreciation bonuses through our referral and review programs. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.
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