Forklift Operator 1

Position : Forklift Operator 1 Location : Covington, GA Duration : 12 Months Total Hours/week : 40.00 1st Shift Client : Medical Devices Company Job Category : Industrial Level of Experience : Entry Level Employment Type : Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders or GC EAD or OPT or EAD or CPT) Note Pay rate: $ 17.50/hr Working Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F.

Job Summary

• The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate movement of products within the distribution center. Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
• Transport palletized product within the distribution centre (unload, put away double deep, bulk and full pallet pick, load, replenishment)
• Operate material handling equipment, including high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack, and dock stocker. Use RF Scanner and WMS to ensure inventory accuracy and track products throughout the site.
• Ensure product integrity while performing all tasks.
• Follow site safety procedures, including required PPE (safety vest, safety shoes).
• Cross train and become knowledgeable in other areas. Provide backup support when required.

Education and Experience:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

Experience:

• 1 year of relevant experience, required.
• Intermediate experience with either a high reach or counterbalance required.
• Experience with Manhattan WMS, preferred.
• within 2 days of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret distribution documents in English.
• Ability to operate MHE and use an RF scanner.
• Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• General distribution knowledge.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong initiative and drive for results.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
• Act of 1990 and applicable state and local laws. While performing this job, the associate is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling, grasping, hearing, twisting, lifting, frequent use of hand to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• The associate may occasionally be required to climb. The job may require lifting over 50lbs in some areas but not all.
• Associate must have normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye and must have hearing sufficient to safely operate MHE [Material Handling Equipment] in a manufacturing/distribution environment. Work Environment: (if applicable) The noise level is moderate to loud.
• There will almost always be exposure to work near moving mechanical equipment, exposure to precarious situations.
• Occasionally the position will have exposure to fumes/airborne particles.
• This role may require a mandatory medical evaluation in compliance with Client’s obligations under applicable occupational health and safety laws.

Knowledge And Skills

• Ability to obtain a forklift certification