Forklift Operator
Saint Cloud, MN
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 6:50 AM – 3:30 PM, hours may vary, & overtime may be required
Report to: Plant Manager
Pay: Starting at $17.00 per hour, depending on experience
Are you a self-motivated team player that would like the opportunity to grow with a company that cares? We’re looking for someone just like you to join our team!
Why work for IRT?
- Family Owned Business
- Fun & Friendly Work Environment-we like to have fun while getting the job done!
- We offer training!
- Onsite Licensed Childcare Center, Kiddie Kobras, with generous discounts for employee families
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including:
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Annual employee bonus program based on personal and company performance
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
- Company paid base life insurance and Long Term Disability
Purpose
The primary role of our Forklift Operator – Receiving is to unload freight with the use of a forklift, pallet jack or hand truck, maintain organization of incoming material, accurately identify and record information of incoming material into our system and communicate promply discrepancies or issues with our sales team.
Summary of Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Receive cargo from incoming trucks by removing from truck by hand, or by using manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack, or by using forklift.
- Store containers in their proper locations
- Verify and note the count and condition of cargo received, knowing when to either refuse or accept with notation.
- Record receipts to appropriate forms and/or log books.
- Verify that proper documentation is attached.
- Sort cargo received by account or intended location, and store in proper location.
- Accurately label freight to destination.
- Perform forklift duties and learn to containerize basic loads.
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times.
- Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, storing equipment, etc.
- Other duties and/or special projects as assigned
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Summary of Experience and Education
- High school education or GED required.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of sit down, propane powered forklift experience; must be experienced and comfortable with double stacking containers
- Minimum of 3+ years working an industrial setting; recycling industry experience is a plus!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to drive and/or operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to operate forklift, hand truck and pallet jack.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
- Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Consistently at work and on time and able to work overtime if necessary.
- Ability to hit deadlines in a high energy fast paced environment.
Licenses and Certifications
- Forklift Driver Certification, dependent on verification.
- Valid state issued driver’s license preferred.
If presented, employment offers will be contingent on successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Source: Indeed.com
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