Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Location: Rushville, IN

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $14.50hr - $19.50hr

Job Overview:

Our organization is seeking a Forklift Operator to support warehouse and production operations. The candidate will be responsible for operating material handling equipment safely, maintaining inventory accuracy, and assisting with general warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Operate the forklift in a professional, accident-free manner and maintain precise forklift inspection logs.
• Perform systematic maintenance and cleaning of the forklift.
• Track the location of goods continuously during material handling using the WMS, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Perform additional manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, including sampling, inventory, and cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and tidy warehouse environment.
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles with quality packages during seed delivery and return seasons.
• Maintain safety standards and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
• Operate the forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials within the warehouse area.
• Follow regulatory requirements.
• Utilize technology such as PCs and scanners to complete job tasks.

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ years of forklift experience.
• 1+ years of warehouse experience.
• Prior forklift certification is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to count accurately when moving inventory.
• Ability to read scales.
• Ability to multitask and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Alertness and awareness to drive the forklift safely.
• Ability to communicate and work independently or within a team.
• Ability to maneuver a forklift in tight or confined spaces.

Candidate Profile:

• Reliable transportation to the work site and ability to arrive as instructed.
• Maintain enthusiasm, a positive attitude, honesty, and a respectful demeanor toward others.

Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):

• Ability to operate a forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.
• Ability to work in tighter, confined spaces with a forklift.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities