Forklift Operator

Worley Warehousing Inc.Cedar Rapids, IowaOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 9 hours ago

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About this role

Forklift Operator – Full-Time

Looking for great pay, a consistent schedule, and a company where you can grow? Your next opportunity starts here!

Worley Warehousing is hiring dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operators to join our team!

Start at $21.00 per hour , with the opportunity to earn up to $25.00 per hour during your first year through shift differentials, incentives, performance, and progression.

We're a family-owned company with over 40 years of success, and we know our employees are the key to keeping our business moving. If you're ready to put your skills to work and grow with a company that values hard work and dedication, we want to meet you!

Work Schedule

Sunday–Thursday | 9:00 PM–5:00 AM

Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Why Work at Worley?

- Competitive Pay: Start at $21.00 per hour with the opportunity to earn up to $25.00 during your first year.

- Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and advance within the company.

- Consistent Schedule: Enjoy regular workdays and hours, with overtime opportunities based on business needs.

- Stability & Teamwork: Join a supportive, family-owned company with over 40 years of success.

What You'll Do

As a Forklift Operator, you'll play a key role in keeping products moving and ensuring customer orders are handled with care.

- Safely operate forklifts and warehouse equipment while following established safety procedures.

- Load, unload, transport, and store products throughout the warehouse.

- Pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for accurate and timely shipment.

- Inspect shipments, verify product quantities, and report damages or discrepancies.

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

- Meet individual productivity and performance expectations while maintaining safety and accuracy.

What We're Looking For

- Prior lift truck experience is helpful but not required.

- Prior computer knowledge is helpful but not required.

- Basic math skills, including counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

- Ability to maintain legible and accurate written records.

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Dependability, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety.

Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

Job Responsibilities:

- Operate all job-required equipment in a safe manner following prescribed work methods.

- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.  Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.

- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.  Report quality variances.

- Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.  Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.

- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailer or rail cars.

Education:

- High school diploma preferred.

Requirements:

- Prior lift truck experience is helpful but not required.

- Prior computer knowledge is helpful but not  required.

- Mathematical skills - count, add, subtract, multiply &  divide.

- Legible handwriting.

- Must be a team  player.

- Good communication skills.

- Good organizational skills.