Forklift Operator
Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.
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What's in it for you?
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:
Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plansHoliday PayTeladoc (online care)Referral Bonus IncentiveWeekly Pay401kAnd More!Forklift Operator Details:
Temp-to-Hire position$17.60 /hourFull Time work availableFirst Shift (Monday through Friday from 05:00am to 01:30pm)Job Summary: Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Skills and Competencies: Ability to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment. Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate. Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift- Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory- Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required- Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory- - Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required- Meets quality and quantity standards- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels
Forklift Operator Qualifications:
Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment-
Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner. any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
Applicant may be subject to a background checkPre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.
Our commitment to you: to be Kind, Helpful, Respectful, Honest and Committed To Finding You Work.
How to Apply:
Visit, email, call, or text us today! Walk-ins are welcome! Feel free to apply online at www.elwoodjobs.com!
Albany, OR
3515 Pacific Blvd. SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 928-7093
Albany.OR@elwoodstaffing.com
Qualifications*See above for qualifications
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