Forklift Operator - Dubuque, IA,
1 day ago
Job description
As the Forklift Operator, you are essential to the safety, quality, and productivity of the warehouse. Your primary role is to handle the unloading, loading, and movement of materials using several types of equipment safely and efficiently throughout the warehouse at heights up to 60 feet.
Check out a day in the life as a Forklift Operator at HODGE:
Why HODGE
At HODGE, we truly believe success comes from treating people like family. That's why we offer a fulfilling career that goes beyond just a paycheck. HODGE offers a wide range of perks and benefits that make it the perfect place to grow your skillset:
- Balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. At HODGE, you can count on having holidays off (while still getting paid for them), allowing you to spend quality time with your family and friends.
- Great Benefits: We value our employees' well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package. Enjoy paid time off, 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, wellness program, and much more
- Competitive Pay: We offer competitive wages. Your hard work will be recognized and rewarded
- Safety First: At HODGE, we prioritize safety above all else. Your well-being is our top priority. We protect our work family by maintaining safety policies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proactive hazard identification.
- Ambition: We're a team of ambitious individuals who are dedicated to achieving great things together. We embrace the "Whatever It Takes" mindset, ensuring that we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results.
- Friendly Work Environment: Join a team that feels like family You'll be supported by colleagues who genuinely care about your success and well-being.
What You'll Do
- Safe Equipment Operation: Operate forklifts, order pickers, overhead cranes, and other types of industrial equipment at various heights to move materials within the warehouse or production area. Ensure the safe and efficient handling of materials following all safety guidelines and protocols. Conduct pre-operational equipment checks to ensure proper functionality and report any issues promptly.
- Material Handling: Load and unload materials from trucks, containers, and storage areas, ensuring proper stacking and securing of products. Transport materials to designated storage areas or production lines as required. Verify the accuracy of shipments and receipts, reporting any discrepancies.
- Inventory Control: Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by documenting material movements and updating the inventory management system. Monitor stock levels and inform supervisors of low stock or potential shortages. Organize materials to optimize storage space and facility easy access.
- Effective Communication: Interact professionally and effectively with peers, suppliers, and leadership, providing clear updates on material movement and assisting with any issues or inquiries.
- Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by upholding safety protocols and promoting a safety-first culture among all employees.
- Demonstrate HODGE Values: Model HODGE core values of Family, Integrity, Ambition, Respect, and Balance. Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures. Demonstrate that success comes from treating people like family.
- Additional Duties: Perform tasks as assigned to support dynamic changes in business conditions.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the Forklift Operator (heights) must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and ability required.
Education/Experience:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
- Commitment to promoting a positive workplace and safety-first culture.
- Basic proficiency in using warehouse management software and Microsoft Office Tools.
- Ability to work safely at heights up to 60 feet following fall arrest protocols and safety guidelines.
- Experience with or willingness to learn the use of material handling equipment a plus.
- For jobs requiring heavy machinery: Employees must be at least 18 years old to operate heavy equipment, including forklifts and hoists.
Your future starts here Apply now and join our team at HODGE.
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