Alachua, Florida, USA
25 days ago
Forklift Operator
Hourly Pay: $17.00/hr. Shift(s):

2nd shift: Tues - Fri 2:30pm - 1:00am 

3rd Shift: Fri - Sun 4:00am - 4:30pm Location: 18815 NW 115th Ave, Alachua FL 32615

Summary 

The Forklift Operator moves pallets and other materials through the different areas throughout the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Relogistics Forklift Operators also power-sort pallets by hand and may repair damaged wooden pallets by hand as part of their daily responsibilities in some locations.    

 

All employment is contingent on completing a background check and drug test, in accordance with local and state laws and regulations. 

 

Responsibilities  

Making decisions regarding the movement of pallets or materials to maximize efficiency  Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus   Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets and transports load to designated area   Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device   Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times   Must be accountable for achieving Relogistics results while maintaining Relogistics Core Values and Safety Standards   Hand-sorting wooden pallets, when required  Repairing wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required 

 

 Qualifications 

Forklift certification preferred, not required  Ability to promote a safe work environment  Follow instructions for keeping records  Understanding that overtime may be required and is considered mandatory  Ability to work overtime and flexible schedule/shifts  

 

Work Environment  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate  Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths  The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach  Forklift operator is required to sit for long periods of time  The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)  Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision.  Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination  May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs.  

 

Benefits  

Competitive Pay  Holiday Pay  Referral Bonuses  Long-Term Career Advancement    Great Team Environment  PTO  Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment  

  

Relogistics Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer 

 

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