Fork Lift Operator jobs in Charlotte, NC

This position is responsible for using a forklift or other power equipment to load, unload containers and trucks, move, stack and stage product for shipment from the warehouse. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and maintaining the facility’s equipment along with a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Employee must be able to maintain acceptable levels of accuracy based on targets set by the employer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Load and unload shipments to and from trailers and/or containers safely

• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas

• Transport product to and from designated areas as directed

• Pull and prepare product for shipment, label pallets accurately and stage for shipping as scheduled

• Handle merchandise for picking and put away, breaks down and consolidates pallets for put away or picking

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment

• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse and loading areas

• Participate in training and learning sessions to increase knowledge of functions and processes within the warehouse

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Job Requirements

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED

• Five years of forklift work experience

• Excellent communications skills (Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently)

• Must be a self-starter and possess excellent customer service skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)

• Must be detail oriented and highly organized

• Class II Forklift Certification preferred

• Must pass pre-employment background check

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

• This position is hourly, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Physical Work – Ability exert 30 – 60 pounds of force occasionally, and or 20-30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

RoadOne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

All new hires must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28269: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person