Clamp Forklift Operator

FW Logistics is an experienced logistic service provider that is big enough to handle supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give specialized service. We seek a dynamic individual to join our team as a Clamp Forklift Operator.

As a Clamp Forklift Operator, You will be responsible for loading/unloading trailers, moving freight around the facility and operating a heat shrink packaging machine. Your ability to perform your duties to ensure that customer needs are met, and day-to-day Warehouse activities are executed safely and efficiently is critical to the success of FW Logistics. We’ll give you the support you need to excel at work, and the resources to build a career that will exceed your expectations.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent FW Logistics courteously and professionally at all times.
• Load, unload, move, locate, relocate, and/or stack merchandise in a safe; accurate, and orderly manner using an industrial forklift
• Assist in physical inventories as required by the supervisor
• Ensure racks are efficiently used by moving products as necessary to free up space and ensure the product is free from damage
• Ensure all paperwork is completed correctly and turned in at the end of the shift
• Safely operate forklift obeying all forklift safety rules
• Operating a heat shrink tunnel
• Exceptional attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• 1 year of warehouse experience
• 1 year of industrial forklift experience
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Able to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach at or above shoulder level
• Able to work in a warehouse environment where temperatures fluctuate based on external and internal weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Accountable – demonstrating individual accountability which results in collective success. This means never adopting a “That’s not my job!” attitude. Willing to do what needs to be done.
• Adaptable – able to demonstrate flexibility and agility to ensure customer and client needs are met.
• Results Driven – passion to create positive results that maximize sustainable profitability for our future success.
• Compassionate – able to base your work on the customer's need.
• Team Oriented - Able to establish positive working relationships.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Competitive pay
• 401K with 4% company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Clamp Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• East Saint Louis, IL 62207 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16