Job Description

Forklift Operator

FULL-TIME

$17.50/hr, plus $1500 new hire bonus, see details below

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull or other powered equipment
Pulls and prepares products for shipment
Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
Assists in physical inventories
Ensures proper stock rotation
Conducts cycle counts as requested
Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge.

REM-01 WS-01

Schedule

Shift start: 7:00AM or 6:00PM
Shift length: 0 hours
7 AM to 5:30 PM - Four 10 hour shifts - will include 1 weekend day; 6 PM to 2:30 AM - Sunday through Thursday

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance - available after 60 days
• Paid time off

Qualifications

• Must pass drug screen (cannabis included)
• Must pass background check
• Can lift 50 lbs
• Must be at least 18+ years old

At least 1 year of previous forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment Experience with a sit-down or reach truck is required Willingness to become forklift certified Excellent customer service skills Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge

$1500 new hire incentive

This bonus will be paid out in two separate installments (day 90 and day 180). The employee must be an active employee when the payout occurs.

About NFI

NFI is a leading international third party logistics provider with customers ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses. We pride ourselves on delivering completely customized supply chain solutions no matter the industry.

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