As a Forklift Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Great Lakes Warehousing. In this role you will safely load and unload trailers, coordinate freight movements within the warehouse, stage and verify freight, practice safe load securement and arrangement, break down loaded pallets, and work to serve as an example of Great Lakes Warehousing’ culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Follow instructions/guidance of upper management
Serve as a great example of the GLW Culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of GLW
Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional
Strategically arranging freight within trailers
Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement
Verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations
Fulfilling customer orders as directed
Working with electronic scanning devices and verifying freight
Working in refrigerated warehouses where temperatures may be below 40 degrees Fahrenheit
Working in a physical and extremely fast paced environment
Seated forklift work
Scissor-lift work
Staging and verifying inbound freight
Loading and securing outbound freight
Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift
Any other task as requested by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be able to support the Great Lakes Warehousing culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service
Verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
US Citizenship required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Transportation and Logistics
Knowledge of loading and unloading tractor-trailer best practices
Knowledge of load securement best practices
Experience within a warehouse environment
1 year of experience operating a forklift
Valid Driver’s License
COMMUNICATION
Effectively and regularly communicate with the Great Lakes Warehousing Management and warehouse management staff
Support Great Lakes Warehousing values, principles, vision, and mission
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionally
Stand/walk/sit for up to 10 hours per day
Bend and Twist frequently
Reach/work above shoulders frequently
Fine manipulations frequently
Gross manipulation frequently
Push/pull frequently
Operate a forklift
PAY RATE & SCHEDULE
$20 per hour starting wage
Workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: Shifts may start at 7am or 8am and work until 3:30pm or 4:30pm.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Warehouse Environment
Refrigerated Warehouse Environment
TRAVEL
This position does not require travel outside of the designated location
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time non-exempt position
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses are not provided, and must be able to commute to our Holland, Michigan location on a regularly scheduled basis.
HIRING PREFERENCE
Great Lakes Warehousing is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.