Sit Down Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Nexus Employment is hiring Sit Down Forklift Operators for jobs located in the Gary,IN area. Please apply for consideration.

Full Time – Weekly Pay

Shift : 1st shift

Pay Range : $18.00 per hour

Temp to Hire

Please apply at the following locations Monday – Friday (8am – 3pm) with 2 forms of Identification :

Highland : 8135 Kennedy Ave Highland, IN

Merrillville : 600 W 81st Ave ste 1A Merrillville IN

Portage : 6575 Daniel Burnham dr ste C Portage IN

Essential duties :

Transports product to and from designated areas in the facility

Loading and unloading material from vehicles such as trucks

Checking loads are secure

Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery and lubricating equipment

Removing machine attachments and waste material from machines

Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards

Use RF scanner gun

Must physically be able to band material and work off forklift truck

Qualification requirements :

Good math, language and reading skills

Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records

Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner

Maintain a clean & safe environment

Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license

Regularly sitting on a powered industrial truck, with having to drive backwards for a period of time

Having good eye-hand-foot coordination

Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

Ability to maneuver or lift up to 50 lbs. if needed.