Temp Conversion - Material Handling Operator - Forklift/Tugger

Job Description

Material Handling Operator

Monday-Friday

Benefits include:

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K With Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Opportunity

Service Awards to recognize employment milestones

Position Summary:

Operate electric or propane powered material handling equipment to load and unload trucks or railcars and move goods and completed orders to a designated area within the warehouse. Responsible for receiving, counting, sorting and organizing inventory. Picks, packs, and ships orders in a safe, efficient, accurate manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to move product and packaged complete orders, exercising care to avoid product damage.

Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.

Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.

Verifies the accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents and checks product for damage.

Use rf scanner to process outbound orders and inbound receipts.

Reports shortages, damages, and mis-shipments to supervisor.

Follows special instructions regarding the sorting, picking, packing and labeling of product based on the customer requirements for daily orders.

Handle packages up to 50 pounds.

Completes daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.

Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.

Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.

Marginal Functions:

Assist fulfillment team as needed for daily tasks or special projects.

Maintain accurate inventory through regular cycle counts.

Trains new employees on standard operating procedures.

Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Job Specifications:

High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Must acquire forklift certification upon hire; prefer 1-3 years prior experience operating a forklift in a high volume environment.

Basic reading and math skills.

Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely as required.

Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements.

About Verst Logistics

Verst Logistics is a family-owned company that offers Fulfillment, Packaging, Warehousing and Transportation solutions to our customers.

In 1966, our founder, William G. “Bill” Verst, set out to build a customer-first, no nonsense warehousing company in Northern Kentucky. The kind run by honest, hardworking people who always do the right thing to get results for our customers. We’ve since expanded well beyond that initial vision, both in terms of our physical scale and our solutions.

Our Core Values

At Verst, we believe that the standards of behavior that have helped our company achieve success over the years are represented in the fabric and makeup of our organization. As we continue to grow, it is critical that we recognize and strive to follow our values, not just in business but in our lives outside of the business environment as well.

INNOVATION: The introduction of new collaborative ideas and solutions

EXCELLENCE: The passion to deliver exceptional service in all aspects of our activities

RESPECT: High regard for time, knowledge and concerns of others while always demonstrating integrity and trust

SAFETY: A goal of no injury or adverse customer, environmental or community impact while doing our work

TEAMWORK: Collaboration with individual and group accountability toward a common objective