Iowa City, IA

Remedy Intelligent Staffing has several amazing career opportunities through our client located in West Branch, IA and Iowa City, IA

We have IMMEDIATE openings for associates as Forklift Operators. Join a team-oriented environment with room for advancement while working to package products for store displays in this Temp to Hire opportunity.

Shift/Hours:

Forklift Hours: 12 hours / 10 hours / 8 hours

Pay: Forklift $18/hour + $1 shift differential

Position Description Summary:

Responsible for loading and unloading freight accurately, inventory control, rotation and inspection and other warehouse related duties to ensure timely and accurate delivery of freight to customers.

Principal Accountabilities (The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):

• Load inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers

• Unload inbound and outbound containers and sort according to size of freight and destination

• Read, decode, and decipher freight coding in order to expedite freight movement and tracing process

• Reconcile driver pickup and delivery manifests

• Label, weigh, and dimensionalize freight

• Record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports

• Responsible for inventory, rotation and inspection of freight held in the warehouse

• Complete required documentation

• Perform cleanup activities in the work area to ensure safety and cleanliness of warehouse

The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment:

• Assignment Complexity - Work on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.
• Accountability – Apply job skills and applicable corporate policies and procedures to complete a variety of tasks.
• Impact of Decisions – Errors detectable upon supervisory review. Limited impact on corporate operations and fiscal health.
• Working Relationships – Regularly interact with peers and management concerning matters of limited scope and discretion.
• Scope – Work on problems of limited scope. Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new assignments.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government, airport, or company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests.
• Knowledge and Skills (The following minimum requirements are normal guidelines and should not constrain the advancement of otherwise qualified personnel):
• This is an entry-level position. High school diploma or equivalent required. Generally prefer 0-2 years’ experience preferred. Good interpersonal skills required. Must be, able to operate a variety of equipment such as a forklift and a computer, and have strong organizational, inventory, and accounting skills. Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding; operate hand truck and fork lift; and in some cases perform tasks in inclement weather conditions

The associate’s work will include:

• Operate all job-required equipment and handle all products in a manner that promotes a safe working environment.

• Pack units and build pallets following the customer provided standards.

• Follow established safety guidelines; promote a safe workplace.

• Working overtime as required to meet business demand including staying over from scheduled shift and coming in on days previously scheduled off.

Job Requirements:

Qualified applicants will be able to: (Requirements)

• Lift or transfer a maximum of 50 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various products.

• Must have forklift experience for forklift positions.

• Perform repetitive motion activities.

• Stand for minimum 12 hours shift.

• Read, understand, and communicate all safety and operational procedures.

• Attention to detail.

• Computer skills.

Immediate openings in West Branch for packaging associates. Successful candidates will make $16.50/hour or more in a team-oriented environment with room for advancement while working to package products for store display in this Temp to Hire position.

Hours:

1st shift 6:00am to 2:30pm $16.50

2nd shift 2:30pm to 11:00pm $16.50 + $1 shift differential

3rd shift 10:00pm to 6:30am $16.50 + $1 shift differential

Overtime mandatory 

The associate’s work will include:

• Operate all job-required equipment and handle all products in a manner that promotes a safe working environment

• Pack units and build pallets following the customer provided standards.

• Follow established safety guidelines; promote a safe workplace.

• Working overtime as required to meet business demand including staying over from scheduled shift and coming in on days previously scheduled off

Job Requirements:

Qualified applicants will be able to: (Requirements)

• Lift or transfer a maximum of 30 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various products.

• Perform repetitive motion activities

• Stand for minimum 8-hour shift

• Read, understand, and communicate all safety and operational procedures.

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