What are the responsibilities and job description for the forklift driver-temporary position at UniSea?
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift in a cold storage environment (-15 F). Safely and accurately perform all warehouse functions including, but not limited to receiving, storage, transferring, picking, shipping, and handling of product.
Essential Duties:
- Move products (including manually lifting and stacking products) into and out of the cold storage on a daily basis.
- Unload inbound shipments, label accordingly and store product in the appropriate locations. Load outbound trucks according to order specifications and over the road trucking requirements.
- Accurately pull, prepare, and stack product for shipment according to order specifications.
- Perform inventory transactions to guarantee accuracy, quality and security of the product is maintained.
- Maintain the facilities equipment and work area in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Inspect equipment daily and request maintenance as needed. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
- Must be able to manually lift and move product weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- High school or equivalent.
- Must be able to obtain forklift and electric pallet jack certifications.
- Minimum of 1 year forklift driving experience.
- Must possess ability to operate all warehouse equipment. Must have basic computer skills, including radio frequency equipment.
- Must be able to manually lift and move product weighing up to 50 pounds. Warehouse dock is 50 degrees or colder, freezers may be -15 F; floor can be wet or icy.
This is an hourly non-exempt position with a rate of $27.50 per hour.
UniSea offers an industry leading benefit package:
- 401(k): Company matches 100% of employee contribution up to the first 5%, plus an additional 3% employer contribution
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer paid life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
To Apply:
Submit a copy of your resume to jobs@unisea.com.
UniSea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $28
