Forklift Operator at Staff Management | SMX
Kenosha, WI
About the Job
Staff Management is seeking 1st shift and 2nd Shift Forklift Operators for our premier client in Kenosha, WI. (2nd Shift will begin in August.) This role will operate reach and stand-up forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as cherry-pickers and automated pallet jacks as needed. This is a temp to hire role. Our positions are more relaxed than other large warehouses, find out for yourself by starting your application now!
Shift Information:
- 1st Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday - Friday
- 2nd Shift: 3:30pm-12:00am, Monday - Friday
Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Referral Bonus (Restrictions Apply).
Bonus: $100 Referral Bonus (Bonus is per eligibility requirements).
Shifts: 1st Shift, 2nd Shift.
Employment Types: Temp to Hire, Full Time.
Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.00 / hour
Duties:
Day to day responsibilities for this role can include:
- Operate Reach and Stand up Forklift
- Stacks and unstacks pallets on floor or in rack.
- Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods.
- Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.
- Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked.
- Determines when repairs need to be made on equipment.
- Rotates stock so that oldest items are shipped or sold first.
- Loads and unloads product from and onto tractor trailers.
- Quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting product damage and shortages.
- Utilizes radio frequency (RF) scanning equipment to track inventory.
- Shrink wraps goods or otherwise secures them and prepares them for transport.
- Documents arrival, departure, and movement and storage of goods, checks trucking manifests and bills of lading.
Position Requirements:
Qualifications for this role include:
- Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.
- Efficient individual with excellent time management skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Attention to detail.
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements:
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Prior experience as a forklift operator. Forklift or heavy machinery certification.
- Completion of forklift driving course, a plus.
- High school diploma or GED, preferred.
Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old.Able to Lift 50 pounds., required education: HS Diploma or GED.
Work Location: Staff Management | SMX, Kenosha, WI 53144.
Job Types: Equipment Operator, Forklift Operator, General Warehouse, Material Handler, Picker/Packer, Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse, Heavy Equipment Operator.
Industry: Warehouse/Distribution.
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $19.00 - $20.00 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at .
SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at
