Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Communication :

Effectively and regularly communicate with the Zip Xpress Management and warehouse management staff. Support company values, principles, vision, and mission.

Physical Requirements :

Pay 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