Forklift Operator - Kalamazoo, United States - Wagner Logistics

Description

Join our warehouse adventure

Wagner Logistics isn't just your average logistics company-we're a dynamic team of adventurers, weaving magic into every step of the supply chain industry. As one of the top 50 Third-party logistics companies, we specialize in distribution center management, warehousing, transportation, order fulfillment, product assembly, and packaging. With us, every day is a new quest filled with excitement and opportunity

Why you'll love Wagner Logistics:

• Fantastic Benefits: Dive into family, health, dental & vision plans, 401k with company match & more
• Paid Time Off: Because we believe in work-life balance.
• Competitive Wages: We value your hard work & dedication

Are you ready to be the magical force behind our warehouse operations? We're seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Warehouse Wizard If you're enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and love being a key player in a bustling warehouse environment, this role is for you. As a Warehouse Wizard, you'll wave your wand (well, maybe not an actual wand) to ensure our freight is loaded, unloaded, and organized with precision and care. Here's what you'll be up to

Our excellent benefits package includes:

• Competitive wages
• Family health, dental & vision plans
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Company provided life insurance, STD & LTD coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time off
• Tuition Reimbursement

The Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately storing, shipping, and receiving palletized products to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Loading and unloading freight efficiently, accurately, and in a safe manner
• Stacking products in proper storage areas using the required equipment
• Rotating products according to the customer's requirements
• Ensuring the integrity of the inventory of customers and assisting/leading physical inventories
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, or repacking projects as needed
• Accurately pick and assemble orders for shipment
• Safely operate material handling equipment
• Identify damaged, lost, or missing products and notify warehouse leadership immediately
• Complete daily forklift inspections for all material handling equipment
• Responsible for placing unsafe or out-of-service material handling equipment in the proper location and notifying Warehouse Leadership to request necessary repairs immediately
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assisted in maintaining the security and safety of the warehouse by conducting daily operations in accordance with safe working practices and in compliance with state, local, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Interact with warehouse management, warehouse personnel, customers, vendors, and other employees/guests professionally.
• Complete required records, reports, and daily paperwork
• Including other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience

Experience - Previous experience using powered industrial trucks or similar equipment in a warehouse environment

Knowledge/Experience/Skills:

• Must be able to read, write, and understand basic English
• Basic math, counting, and computer abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative, self-starter, reliability, follow thru, and team work skills
• Be able to use RF scan guns, tablets, and Warehouse Management System technology aptitude required. Experience with similar devices and processes preferred
• Certifications: - Forklift Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to stand, sit, squat, crawl, bend, twist, and/or kneel for up to 10-hour periods of time and repetitively
• Capability to navigate through narrow, confined spaces
• Work near or on top of sloping, uneven, and/or slippery surfaces
• Exposure to varying temperatures: heat, cold, wet, damp, drafty
• Possible exposure to areas with high noise levels that may require hearing protection
• Use hands and fingers to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying sizes and weights
• Utilize muscles to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds

Wagner celebrated their 75th Anniversary in October 2021. We operate over 7 million square feet of warehouse space in over 22 locations across 14 states. Wagner specializes in supply chain services such as warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and packaging. We are growing quickly and are looking for talented people who believe in our way of doing business...Bring It

To apply, please attach your cover letter and resume to your application.

Wagner is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or other protected status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Protected Vet