Forklift Operator
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
$20.820 per hour · Full-time
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- $20.820 per hour
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- English
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About Us
As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!
If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!
Maersk Logistics & Services USA, Inc. handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process. Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.
Summary: The Forklift Operator oversees loading & unloading materials utilizing a hand truck, reach truck, or forklift. They are to maintain a clean and safe work environment and identify any discrepancies in receiving loads against manifest.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks
- Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties
- Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
- Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
- Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
- Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment
- Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School or equivalent required
- Previous warehouse experience preferred - 1 year experience
- Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks and banding/shrink wrap material
- Experience using a RF scan gun required
- Previous forklift certifications preferred
- Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends
- Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well
- Must have the ability to work well with others
- High attention to detail required
- Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
- Must be able to lift 50+lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in English
This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head. Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.
Schedule: 4:30 PM -1:00 AM
Pay:
$20.820 per hour
Company Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k + Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)
- And more!
- The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.
Performance Team is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Performance Team is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or perform a job, please email us at accommodationrequests@maersk.com
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment to handle, stage, load, and unload freight, following manifests and assisting drivers. Complete material-handling tasks accurately and on time, identify and document overages, shortages, and damages, and maintain a clean, safe, and secure work environment.
Requirements
A high school education or equivalent is required, along with the ability to read and follow work instructions, communicate in English, and work effectively with others with little supervision. One year of warehouse experience and forklift certification are preferred; candidates must have RF scan gun experience, be able to lift more than 50 pounds unassisted, and work overtime or occasional weekends as needed.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Warehouse Equipment Operation
- Material Handling
- Freight Staging
- Loading And Unloading
- Order Picking
- Packing
- RF Scanning
- Kitting
- Inventory Counting
- Manifest Reading
- Identifying Overages, Shortages, And Damages
- Workplace Safety
- Attention To Detail
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k With Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forklift
- Reach Truck
- Hand Truck
- Pallet Jack
- RF Scan Gun
- Manifest
- Freight
- Material Handling
- Picking
- Packing
- Scanning
- Kitting
- Inventory Counting
- Loading And Unloading
- Freight Staging
- Overages, Shortages, And Damages
- Banding
- Shrink Wrap
- Warehouse Operations
- OSHA Guidelines
- TSA Guidelines
- Supply Chain
- Distribution Logistics
- Warehouse Safety
- Forklift Certification