What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Aerostream USA?
JOB TITLE: FORKLIFT OPERATOR
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: SEATAC, WA
POSITION TYPE: CONTRACT (MARCH TO OCTOBER)
HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8:00am-5:00pm
SALARY: $21-23 HOURLY RATE; UP TO $3,000 RETENTION BONUS
Aerostream Logistics is a leading logistics service supplier to the cruise lines that sail from Seattle and Vancouver, BC to Alaska during the summer season. From warehousing, inventory distribution, import, export and delivery services, our well-rounded team of dynamic individuals provides a multitude of logistics solutions to ensure our customers’ needs are met.
Job Description:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, loading, and processing shipments. Working alongside other warehouse personnel and company drivers you will be sorting goods and packages that arrive in the company warehouse for storage or transfer. As well you will be required to assist on other tasks or projects as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Prepare and complete orders for delivery or pickup (pull, wrap, label, ship, etc.).
- Receive and process shipments arriving to the warehouse.
- Report any discrepancies.
- Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, and bins accordingly.
- Loading and unloading of trucks.
- Operate warehouse forklift vehicles and equipment.
- Follow quality service standards
- Comply with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Keep a clean and safe working environment
- Check for customs release pertaining to shipments in the warehouse
- Report any data discrepancies
Required Skills and Experience:
- Exceptional customer service attitude as well as strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Previous administrative related work experience is a plus
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- High attention to detail and focus on accuracy
- Ability to use sound judgment, discretion and professional integrity
- Flexible and responsive to shifting responsibilities/deadlines
- Comprehensive understanding and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good organizational, multitasking and time management skills
- Ability to pass a government background check
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License
- Forklift Driving certified and experience
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 10kg repetitively
- Familiarity with warehousing best practices
- Is a quick learner and able to keep up in a fast-paced environment
- Able to assess stressful situations in a calm manner and make decisions based on changing information
- Ability to effectively handle time critical issues and work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Steel-toed boots
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Fun, positive and professional attitude
- Punctual and flexible with work hours based on volume of work during busy seasons
- Work experience as a warehouse worker considered an asset but not required
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23
