Forklift Operator/Cherry Picker
Experienced Cherry Picker Operator needed to safely retrieve inventory and keep warehouse operations moving efficiently.
A leading distributor of building materials and millwork products, serving residential and commercial customers with high-quality inventory, reliable logistics, and exceptional customer service.
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:
- Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
- Holiday Pay
- Teladoc (online care)
- Referral Bonus Incentive
- Weekly Pay
- 401k
- And More!
Forklift Operator/Cherry Picker Details:
- Temp-to-Hire position
- $ 17.00 to $ 18.00 / hour
- Full Time work available
- Weekend work required
- Various shifts available (Monday through Friday from 06:00am to 02:30pm)
- Safely operate a cherry picker forklift to retrieve and stock inventory up to 50 feet in the air.
- Pull, stage, and verify customer orders while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Transport materials throughout the warehouse using powered industrial equipment.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and follow all warehouse safety procedures while working at elevated heights.
- Assist with inventory organization, cycle counts, and maintaining a clean, efficient warehouse.
Forklift Operator/Cherry Picker Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of recent cherry picker forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution environment required.
- Proven stable work history and longevity with previous employers; reliability and attendance are essential.
- Comfortable working at heights of up to 50 feet while operating powered industrial equipment.
- Ability to accurately read pick tickets, locate inventory, and meet productivity goals with minimal supervision.
- Forklift certification or the ability to successfully complete on-site equipment evaluation preferred.
- Applicant may be subject to a background check
- Pre-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.