Lead Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Forklift Operator to join our team with strong leadership and multitasking skills and the ability to handle high volume / busy operations while able to foster and maintain a positive work environment as well as a friendly and exceptional customer service.

Full Time

Dress code- Business casual / Jeans / Polo / NO GRAPHIC t-shirts.

Hours- Generally Monday through Friday with flexibility for occasional holiday or weekend supervision. Schedule may vary based on operation & specific needs.

Perks & Benefits :

• Competitive base and bonus structure.
• Join our team if you are looking for a sense of belonging and creating an impact in the growth and expansion of the organization.
• Extreme room for growth with the company in a family-oriented, caring, organizational culture with fast paced expansion and development opportunities.

Essential Duties

• As a Lead Forklift Operator, you will be responsible to ensure the safety of your team as well as oversee the day-to-day operations of your local branch including but not limited to Customer Service, Receiving, Shipping, Warehousing, Inventory Counting and Control, etc.
• Implement safety protocols following State and Federal regulations.
• Maintain constant communication with Operations Management and warehouse team to ensure proper operations of the company.
• Collaborate in the development, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols.
• Increase the efficiency of existing processes and procedures to enhance the company’s internal capacity.
• Ensure that operational activities remain on time and within budget.
• Track staffing requirements, supporting in the hiring, and training of new employees as needed.
• Managing all logistical aspects of the operation.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Forklift license and at least 3 years’ experience.
• Highschool Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Three to five years’ warehouse experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal & written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate to Management and employees, etc.
• Results oriented, attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to be organized and to jump from priority to priority.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer knowledge and skills to utilize MS Office as an effective management tool.

Physical Requirements :

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to lift, push or pull and handle (10-50 pounds) as necessary to operation.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

Packaging Exchange re-imagines the packaging supply chain by bringing neutrality to buying decisions. Packaging Exchange is uniquely positioned to draw on years of industry-leading market expertise, technology, and a network of industry partnerships all governed under one disciplined approach and software.

Company Description

Packaging Exchange re-imagines the packaging supply chain by bringing neutrality to buying decisions. Packaging Exchange is uniquely positioned to draw on years of industry-leading market expertise, technology, and a network of industry partnerships all governed under one disciplined approach and software.