Temp to Hire Conversion Material Handling Operator

Job Description

***CURRENT VERST TEMPS ONLY ***

Material Handling Operator - Forklift Operator

Tolleson, AZ

$18.50 Hourly - Monday through Friday

Benefits

As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of benefits to our employees and their families. Verst Logistics offers a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes the following:

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

Forklift Operator Position Summary:

Operate an electric or propane powered forklift to load and unload trucks or railcars and move raw materials and finished goods to a designated area within the warehouse. Assist in custodian duties throughout the warehouse as assigned.

Forklift Operator Essential Functions:

Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished goods, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.

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

Complete daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.

Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.

Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents, and check product for damage.

Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.

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.

Identify flaws/defects/knowledge of packing methods.

Placing selected cases on a pallet and arrange them orderly to minimize product damage for safe delivery.

Forklift Operator Marginal Functions:

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Provide backup support to production Machine Operators when needed.

Perform cycle counts or verification of inventory quantities and locations.

Train new employees on standard operating procedures.

Job Specifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; Associated Degree or equivalent work related experience 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 40 lbs safely on occasion as required.

Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills.

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

Working at high and elevated levels required.

ABOUT VERST: 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

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the duties of the position, and do not include all the tasks that the incumbent may be required to perform. The incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.