Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Forklift Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Forklift Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Zip Xpress. In this role you will safely load and unload trailers, coordinate freight movements within the warehouse, stage and verify freight, practice safe load securement and arrangement, break-down loaded pallets, and work to serve as an example of Zip Xpress’ culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow instructions / guidance of upper management
• Serve as a great example of the company culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of Zip Xpress
• Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional
• Strategically arranging freight within trailers
• Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement
• Weighing freight and verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations
• Fulfilling customer orders as directed
• Working in a physical and extremely fast paced environment
• Seated forklift work
• Staging and verifying inbound freight
• Loading and securing outbound freight
• Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift
• Any other task as requested by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

COMMUNICATION

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PAY RATE & SCHEDULE

$20 per hour starting wage

This position works on 2nd shift starting at 5pm, shifts end as each day's workload is completed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Warehouse Environment

TRAVEL

This position does not require travel outside of the designated location

POSITION TYPE

This is a full-time non-exempt position

RELOCATION

Relocation expenses are not provided, and must be able to commute to our Holland, Michigan location on a regularly scheduled basis.

HIRING PREFERENCE

Zip Xpress is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.