Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker

Merit Logistics is looking to hire on several individuals for a Sit Down Forklift/Warehouse Workerposition in Olyphant. This position is primarily operating a sit down forklift at a local automotive parts warehouse.

Merit Logistics, LLC specializes in delivering supply chain management solutions to help retailers nationwide increase production, improve efficiency and achieve higher profitability. Merit Logistics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

First Shift - Monday to Friday

Weekly Pay - $20/hr

Responsibilities may include:

• Manoeuvring forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
• Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
• Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport
• Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures
• Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
• Replenishing air filters, oil filters, wiper blades and other small automotive parts
• Picking air filters, oil filters, wiper blades and other small automotive parts
• Packing air filters, oil filters, wiper blades and other small automotive parts
• Manually constructing shipping cartons
• Housekeeping- removing plastic, cardboard (bailing), emptying trash and sweeping floors

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift Experience is required
• Warehouse Experience required
• Pick / pack experience in a line environment
• RF scanner experience
• Experience opening cartons, replenishing and picking product
• Must be quality minded and have a strong attention to detail
• Must have a strong sense of teamwork, a quick work pace and a friendly, outgoing demeanor capable of getting along well with co-workers and managers
• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. infrequently
• Ability to stand, squat, reach and walk between 8 - 12 hours per shift
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

For more about Merit Logistics and other career opportunities: https://www.meritlogistics.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Forklift: 3 years (Required)
• Warehouse: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20