Forklift Operator - Warehouse Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Are you tired of feeling like just a number at work? At MainOcean, we believe work should be more than just a job ~ it should feel like a second home. We pride ourselves on offering a family-style environment where every team member is a valued contributor and shares a commitment to excellence. With over 100 years of combined expertise across three generations, our business stands as a cornerstone in logistics and transport throughout the Southeast and Gulf Coast. We excel in providing innovative supply chain solutions through our integrated network of warehouses, ports, and transportation services. Come join our passionate team and experience a dynamic, collaborative environment where your growth and success are at the heart of what we do.

About Us :

We are proud to be a family-run, regionally-focused company led by three generations with more than 100 years of combined logistics, transport and stevedore experience in the Southeast and Gulf Coast. MainOcean Carolinas LLC is a consolidated family of companies providing logistics and supply chain solutions to cargo owners and shippers through the warehouse, port, and transportation industries.

Job Purpose :

Serve in the key role of providing a variety of warehouse skills, including the safe and efficient operation of forklifts, inventory management, order picking, material handling along with shipping and receiving, all aimed at facilitating smooth warehouse operations and ensuring timely loading and unloading of customers’ products.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Operate various types of forklifts, including reach trucks, clamp trucks, and standard forklifts.
• Safely load and unload materials from trucks and storage areas according to customer’s requirements.
• Move materials within the warehouse using forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including checking inventory and verifying orders.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Supervisors to ensure efficient warehouse operations.
• Organize customers’ products by type or lot numbers.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on forklifts and report any issues or malfunctions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to the ongoing efforts to improve all experiences with MainOcean.
• Flexibility to work weekends on an as needed basis.
• Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be added, at any time with or without advanced notice.

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Direct Reports : None.

Acknowledgements

MainOcean Carolinas LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and / or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MainOcean Carolinas LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

All employment with MainOcean Carolinas LLC is on an at-will basis.