Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI is looking for a motivated 1st Shift Forklift Operator to join our team and keep operations moving with safe, efficient material handling that helps us deliver for our customers!

This is a full-time, stable role reporting directly to the Facility Manager. You will enjoy a steady, non-rotating weekday schedule working Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Flexibility is required, as occasional weekends, holidays, and overtime may be needed to meet customer demands.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.

- Operate a lift truck to pick orders and load product onto trailers, containers, and railcars.

- Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.

- Ensure all safety and position standard operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

- Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift and travel between facilities, as needed.

- Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.

- Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.

- Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about the product being handled.

- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

- Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.

- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- Lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars is a plus.

- Experience working in a warehouse environment is a plus.

- Experience operating lift truck attachments such as forks, carton clamp, roll grab, and pulp clamp.

- Experience operating sit-down lift.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to sit for extended periods of time in hot and cold temperatures.

- Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse; stand, climb, kneel, stoop, and squat, as needed.

- Ability to turn the steering wheel on a lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.

- Must be willing and able to safely lift up to 60 pounds.

- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms that are provided by the company.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS :

- Competitive wages, including shift premiums; weekly paychecks, and opportunities for advancement.

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.

- Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and Employee Assistance plans.

- Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), and Holiday Pay.

- Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match, and Profit Sharing.

- Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance/Uniforms, Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.