Day Shift Forklift Operator - Portsmouth - Military veterans preferred

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**Department:** Portsmouth Operations **Location:** Portsmouth, VA

or **Job Description Forklift Operator**

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Reports to: Facility Manager

Work hours: Monday Friday 8:00AM 5:00PM

**Responsibilities:**

* Under general supervision, Fork Truck Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products, utilizing equipment, including, but not limited to, various sit down LP trucks, reach truck, and cherry picker

* Promote safe work environment through personal actions

* Load and unload trucks and containers using equipment provided in safe and efficient manner

* Check and count freight for accuracy and/or drainage

* Take inventory as needed

* Direct product to correct area in warehouse

* Clear work area of loose wood and plastic, sweep area as needed

* Report faulty equipment, damage to racks, and other safety hazards to supervisor

* Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications:**

* Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent

* Minimum 1 year sit down forklift experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment

* Familiarity with RFID

* Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems

* Strong teamwork skills

* Self-motivator

* Must be able to work overtime, days and/or evenings, and weekends

* Ability to read numbers and labels

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

* Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines

* Ability to safely lift up to 60 lbs. frequently

**Additional Notes:**

Only qualified candidates with related experience will be considered. Pre-employment drug screening, background check, and physical are required.

or 2021 InterChange Group, Inc.