Job Description
Job Description
Forklift Operator
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Forklift Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Zip Xpress. In this role you will safely load and unload trailers, coordinate freight movements within the warehouse, stage and verify freight, practice safe load securement and arrangement, break-down loaded pallets, and work to serve as an example of Zip Xpress’ culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Follow instructions / guidance of upper management
- Serve as a great example of the company culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of Zip Xpress
- Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional
- Strategically arranging freight within trailers
- Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement
- Weighing freight and verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations
- Fulfilling customer orders as directed
- Working in a physical and extremely fast paced environment
- Seated forklift work
- Staging and verifying inbound freight
- Loading and securing outbound freight
- Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift
- Any other task as requested by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to support the Zip Xpress' culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to serviceVerbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentUS Citizenship requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Transportation and LogisticsKnowledge of loading and unloading tractor-trailer best practicesKnowledge of load securement best practicesExperience within a warehouse environment1 year of experience operating a forkliftValid Driver’s LicenseCOMMUNICATION
Effectively and regularly communicate with the Zip Xpress Management and warehouse management staffSupport company values, principles, vision, and missionPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionallyStand / walk / sit for extended periods during each dayBend and Twist frequentlyReach / work above shoulders frequentlyFine manipulations frequentlyGross manipulation frequentlyPush / pull frequentlyOperate a forkliftPAY RATE & SCHEDULE
$20 per hour starting wage
This position works on 2nd shift starting at 5pm, shifts end as each day's workload is completed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Warehouse Environment
TRAVEL
This position does not require travel outside of the designated location
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time non-exempt position
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses are not provided, and must be able to commute to our Holland, Michigan location on a regularly scheduled basis.
HIRING PREFERENCE
Zip Xpress is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.