Job Opening: Temporary Forklift Operator – 1st Shift
Description
Temporary Forklift Operator
Our client is looking for several skilled forklift operators who can also work on a production line when needed. This is a temporary position lasting through April/May.
Location: NE Des Moines
1st Shift: 7am-3:30pm
Pay: $21.50/hour
Job Duties:
- Safely loads, unloads, moves and stacks product using a forklift or other material handling equipment.
- Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintains appropriate work documents.
- Safely picks, wraps, counts, weighs, inventories or tags products and materials.
- Safely loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
- Properly stages material within designated areas.
- Correctly inspects material handling equipment and performs basic maintenance to ensure safe operations.
- Properly inspects trailers prior to loading or unloading freight.
- Maintains the cleanliness and order of work areas.
- 50% forklift duties 50% warehouse (cleaning, picking, bagging)
Requirements:
- 2 years of sit down forklift experience.
- Ability to lift 50-60 pounds throughout the day.
- Ability to read alphanumeric labels with high accuracy.
- Prioritizes safety.