Forklift Drivers Needed (Shipping / Receiving)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Forklift Driver

Location :

• Sterling Heights, MI ( 18 ½ mile road)

Shifts :

1st (Mon - Fri, Sat / Sun 5 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shipping / Receiving

2nd (Mon - Fri, Sat / Sun 1pm - 9pm- Shipping / Receiving

3rd (Mon - Fri, Sat 9pm - 5am) - Shipping / Receiving

Pay :

$17.50 / hr

1st shift : $17.50 / hr

2nd shift : $18.25 / hr ($17.50 / hr + $0.75 / hr premium)

3rd shift : $19.00 / hr ($17.50 / hr + $1.50 / hr premium)

Weekly Pay - Direct Deposit or Pay Card

After 40 hours : Overtime (1.5x)

Job Summary :

Forklift Operators will be required to use standard propane powered forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground.

Requirements

Responsibilities :

Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures

Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance

Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility

Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.

Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders

Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas

Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking

Align pallet stacks vertically and safely

Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling

Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards

Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices

Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift

Keep accurate records of production data

Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor

Other work as required and assigned

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Shift Premiums

Referral Bonuses (up to $6,500!)

BCBS Health Insurance

Promotions

After 40 hrs : Over Time (1.5x)