High Reach Forklift Operator L411

RLS is a nationally recognized 3PL cold chain solutions provider.  We offer warehousing, transportation and fulfillment services to the frozen and refrigerated food industry.  Founded in 1968, we’re a family- owned company that is growing rapidly and looking for energetic, hardworking individuals to join our team. 

“Here at RLS we are excited about the direction our company is headed and the main reason is because of our team members.  RLS does not make a product, we provide a service and the level at which we are able to provide those services are a direct reflection of the strength of our team.  Our customers are able to concentrate on what they do best and trust us to do what we do best.  The dedication and innovation our team brings to work every day is what makes us different.” Russell Leo and Tony Leo 

The job. What you will be doing as a Warehouse Team Member, Cold Storage: 

• The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for operating a forklift or other powered industrial truck for the purpose of receiving, shipping, picking , moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for the safe and efficient use of the vehicle. The Warehouse Team Member is also responsible for order selection and checking as the need dictates. 

What you need to land this awesome job: 

• Education: High School (GED)  

• Experience:  

• Forklift experience preferred 

• Food Warehouse experience preferred but not required 

• License or Certification: Forklift certification preferred 

• Travel requirements: N/A 

• Minimum Physical requirements:  

• Heavy lifting – lifting of 50 pounds or more 

• Able to stand for long periods of time (over 6 hours) 

• Must be able to endure working in freezer environment for up to 6 hours 

• Must be able to endure loud warehouse noises and have accurate vision to work in a freezer environment 

• Minimum Behavior requirements: You must Be Humble, Stay Hungry and Live Smart 

A day in the life (but not limited to): 

• Exemplify all core values and guiding principles of RLS Logistics 

• Responsible for counting the freight received and shipped.  

• Verify counts compared to drivers BOL’s by item. 

• Identifies and reconciles count variances by making notations on driver bills and obtaining signature. 

• Prepares over, short and damage reports as required. 

• Each Order Selector obtains cases from a warehouse location and places the cases on pallets or carts. 

• The Order Selector selects cases by product type and lot number. These cases are neatly assembled on pallets or carts. 

What you can expect from us (but not limited to): 

• Overall work environment: A challenging, fast paced work environment where you can make a difference and grow personally and professionally. 

• Job specific work environment: Cold (0 to 36 degrees) 

• Shift:  M-F 7am-3:30pm (Will transition to M-Th 6am-4:30pm in late June)

• Pay: $21.03 - $21.61 DOE

• Goodies: Healthcare, Dental, PTO, 401k with company match 

• Even more goodies: Team member recognition awards and education opportunities 

Reports to and Direct Reports: 

• This position reports to the Lead Warehouse Team Member and the Warehouse Supervisor, Cold Storage and has 0 direct reports. 

EOE 

Salary : $21 - $22