What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver position at Metrie?
Metrie is hiring for a Forklift Operator in Frederick, MD!
Who We Are
Metrie Purpose: We Help People Transform Houses Into Homes
North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Metrie is an exceptional place to work. For everyone. As a team member at Metrie, you will be part of serving our communities as a supplier of home improvement and construction products.
Our warehouse associates are the foundation to our company's success. They work actively, safely, and independently to maintain the efficient flow of products through our distribution process, while ensuring quality standards.
Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: (1603) Feels like a Family - YouTube
Shift: Monday-Friday (8:30am-5pm)
Hourly Rate: $21.50
What You Will Do:
As a Forklift Operator you will use industrial vehicles to move pallets and heavy items from one place to another with a forklift or a hand truck. A Forklift Operator helps the flow of product throughout the business, whether it’s stacking in a warehouse, loading a shipping container, outbound truck, or anything else that requires pallets/loads to be moved from point to point.
Who You Are
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Ability to operate forklift expertly.
- Proven leadership skills demonstrated by leading by example.
- Ability to load and unload materials of transport vehicles.
- Understand company safety regulations and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
- Understanding machine processes, paperwork systems, and quality standards.
- Demonstrated problem solving, and priority management capabilities.
- Proactivity, creativity, and initiative for continuous improvement to the business processes.
- Ability to organize in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
- Enjoy working in a team environment.
Why You'll Love Metrie
Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:
- A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals
- Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life insurance-Benefits starts first of the month following hire date.
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan – Up to 4% match, 100% vested after 6 months.
- PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.
- Referral Program ($1,000 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and stays for several months)
- Challenging and meaningful work, and the chance to participate on cross-functional teams across the company.
- Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal growth.
- Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people first
What it's like at Metrie
- Safety. Your safety is important to us. We want you to leave the day, the same way you came in. Continuous training with all warehouse personnel for both Safety and Operational excellence. Measure critical safety metrics on a monthly basis, identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.
- Surroundings. You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, forklifts, and mobile carts.
- Activity. Some activities may require operating machinery, constant walking, repetitive lifting, and using a handheld scanner.
- Temperature. Warehouse in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- Noise level. Can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.
- Dress code. Relaxed, with a few requirements regarding PPE. Metrie provides safety shoes, high visibility shirts or vests, eye protection and gloves.
How to Apply?
Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking "Apply Now"
Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team at careers@metrie.com.
Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed.
We are an E-Verify employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.50 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $23
