1st / 2nd shift - Hi-Rise Forklift Operator

Washington Mo! $19 - $20 High Rise Forklift Operator

Manpower in Washington, MO is hiring experienced forklift operators for multiple shifts at a local warehouse and distribution center.

Two shifts available :

1st shift : Mon-Fri / 6am-2 : 30pm

2nd shift : Mon-Thurs / 3 : 45pm-2 : 15am

Pay $19 - $20 hourly

Climate controlled work environment

Paid orientation and training

Option to take free college courses and skills training

Benefits (Medical, Dental, 401K and more)

Referral bonuses

General Overview : Picks customer orders using scan guns to verify each order is accurately picked and transports orders to appropriate packing areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Fill and transport customer orders using industrial lifts, working up to 25 feet in the air with a 5 point harness.

Ensure each order is accurately picked in a timely manner.

Operates an industrial lift working up to 25 feet in the air to pick product for orders.

Checks and verifies orders for accuracy.

All other duties as requested.

May be assigned to various other areas or departments when needed to meet company goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Education Required :

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Basic computer experience preferred.

Must be able to communicate effectively.

Experience operating industrial lifts is preferred.

Ability to be certified to operate required equipment.

Possesses the ability to read and interpret documents such as orders and instructions.

Ability to write and understand reports and correspondence.

Good knowledge of basic math; ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts such as quantities and combined box counts.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Capable of dealing with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to adapt and change as business needs change daily.

Ability to work overtime as needed.

Comfortable standing for long periods of time; majority of the shift.

Working Conditions :

General distribution center working conditions.

Climate controlled environment

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee is :

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend and lift for full shift.

Regularly required to lift / move / push or pull weight of up to 50 lbs. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms requiring dexterity and handling or working with packages or equipment.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.

Employee will be required to hear warning horns, bells, alarms, and oral instructions for safety purposes.