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Forklift Operator

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canaan, ct • Posted Yesterday
Onsite Full Time Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $20.30hr - $25.30hr
Requirement/Must Have:
  • High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  • 1+ years of relevant experience required in lieu of High School Diploma or GED.
  • Intermediate experience with either a high reach or counterbalance required.
  • Experience with Manhattan WMS preferred.
  • Ability to obtain a forklift certification within 2 days of employment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to operate MHE and use an RF scanner.
  • Basic analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
  • General distribution knowledge.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Strong initiative and drive for results.
Responsibilities:
  • Transport palletized product within the distribution center including unloading, double deep put away, bulk and full pallet picking, loading, and replenishment.
  • Operate material handling equipment, including high reach, counterbalance, electric pallet jack, and dock stocker.
  • Use RF Scanner and WMS to ensure inventory accuracy and track products throughout the site.
  • Ensure product integrity while performing all tasks.
  • Follow site safety procedures, including required PPE such as safety vests and safety shoes.
  • Cross train and become knowledgeable in other areas to provide backup support when required.
Skills:
  • Driving Forklift.
  • High reach forklift.
  • Counterbalance forklift.
  • Electric pallet jack.
  • Dock stocker.
  • RF Scanner.
  • Manhattan WMS.
Physical Requirements(Due to nature of job, The candidate must have):
  • Ability to walk.
  • Ability to stand.
  • Ability to stoop.
  • Ability to kneel.
  • Ability to balance.
  • Ability to crouch.
  • Ability to reach.
  • Ability to push and pull.
  • Ability to grasp.
  • Ability to hear.
  • Ability to twist.
  • Ability to lift.
  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel, pick or type.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
  • Ability to climb.
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs or more.
  • Ability to maintain normal field of vision corrected to 20/40 in each eye.
  • Ability to hear sufficiently to safely operate MHE in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Forklift Operator in canaan at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$33,280–$37,440

For context, most forklift operators earn between $33,280–$37,440 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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