Forklift Driver

Job Description

Jet Container in Columbus, Ohio has an opening for a Forklift Driver.This position is responsible for the efficient loading and unloading of trailers, minimizing lot and or dock area congestion, locating corrugated stock in warehouse, trailer, and on production floor and deliver to designated location and providing accurate information of loaded/unloaded materials as well as materials used or produced to warehouse personnel.

SALARY RANGE:$17-18/ hr

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full-time, first shift Monday through Friday, 6:00 am 4:00 pm

BENEFITS

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Paid time off

PRIMARY DUTIES

Operate and care for a forklift in a safe manner

Responsible for the efficient loading and unloading of trailers, minimizing lot and or dock area congestion

Locate corrugated stock in warehouse, trailer, and on production floor and deliver to appropriate machine, trailer, or warehouse location

Provide accurate information of loaded/unloaded materials as well as materials used or produced to warehouse personnel

Follow established forklift procedures and complete required safety and maintenance checklists

Other general labor or warehouse duties as assigned

Occasional prolonged sitting while operating a propane, sit-down forklift

Prolonged standing and repetitive motion, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling

Requires maneuvering up to 100 pounds of material

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Must have valid drivers license

Good math skills

Timely and regular attendance

Adhere to all safety standards and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

One or more years of experience operating a forklift

Previous experience utilizing a scanner, tablet and computer

Previous experience in the corrugated industry preferred, but not required

Experience with Kiwi a plus, but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a warehouse/production environment.