Forklift Truck Operator

Job DetailsJob Location: GBDC - Fulton, NY 13069Salary Range: $20.18 - $20.18 HourlyPosition Summary:

The Forklift Truck Driver is responsible for operating battery powered lift equipment in a safe and efficient manner, along with handheld scanning devices to manage placement of inventory within a warehouse environment.    

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: (Additional duties may be assigned)

80%     Operates a variety of battery powered lift equipment to receive, put away, replenish, and load inventory within a distribution warehouse.

15%     Assist with physical inventory to maintain accuracy of product in warehouse.

5%       Provide routine general maintenance on lift equipment: nightly charging of unit batteries, watering, checking for wear, and requesting service on inoperable equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

 QualificationsEducation and Experience:   

High school diploma or GED.
Forklift License
1-3 years Reach truck experience preferred
1-3 years Counterbalance fork truck operator experience preferred
3-5 years Warehouse Operations experience preferred

Special Requirements:

Occasional weekend work as required to meet business needs.

Location: Fulton, NY

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing environment with a focus on meeting deadlines.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret paperwork.
Maintain consistent, dependable attendance 
Basic personal computer skills that include the ability to send/receive email messages, post information to a database or spreadsheet, and perform basic word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry

Equipment Used:  

Safety Equipment:  Safety shoes, Scanner, Calculator, Photocopier, Telephone, Pallet Jack, Forklift

Computer Software: Microsoft Outlook/Express, Microsoft Word

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, reach, push, pull, crouch, kneel, bend, climb, use fingers to grasp, handle, feel, and perform repetitive motions of hands or wrists.

Close mental and visual attention to prepare and analyze data and figures, work on a computer, read, or control machines or processes at a rapid pace that requires close coordination and fine adjustment.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to temperature changes and noise.

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
401K Retirement Savings + Company Match
Paid Vacation, PTO and Holidays
Company sponsored life insurance and LTD
Health Savings Account + Company Match
Generous Employee Discount
Verizon Discount
Referral Bonus Program
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

MacKenzie-Childs is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.