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Warehouse Associate - Forklift Operator

Hazle Township, PA 18201

Posted: 01/15/2024 Industry: Industrial Positions Greater Hazleton Area Pay Rate: $18/hr. - $21/hr.

Job Description

The tasks and responsibilities required of the Warehouse Associate-Level II are outlined below:

  • Thoroughly inspects MHE for excessive wear or damage and completes preoperational checklists to ensure equipment is safe to operate prior to use.
  • Ensures any maintenance or repair issues for the building, vehicles and equipment are communicated to supervision.
  • Exhibits safe behaviors and practices in the workplace to include wearing required PPE and following safe material handling and lifting practices.
  • Responsible to follow good housekeeping and GMP to maintain a safe and clean working environment to include cleaning debris from locations, sweeping aisles, cleaning up spilled product and picking up trash.
  • In the performance of duties will be required to operate a variety of material handling equipment including deep reach and stand-up forklifts, slip sheet machines, stock pickers and rider-walkies.
  • Uses an RF scanner in a computerized inventory control system to manage product movements throughout the warehouse.
  • Ability to work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.
  • Replenishment – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate obtains pallets from locations and moves them to designated locations.
  • Put-Away – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate properly and correctly places product in the generated put-away locations.
  • Bulk Pick – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate completes the bulk pick function by following the system to the correct locations.
  • Inbound - Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate responsibilities include ensuring the proper unloading of trailers, transporting and put-away of product.

Job Requirements

The skills and qualifications required for the Warehouse Associate-Level II are outlined below:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous experience operating MHE and warehouse experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate all equipment associated with a warehousing environment (material handling equipment, RF scanner).
  • Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work at heights of up to 40 ft.
  • Ability to work in cold storage (40 F)
  • Ability to frequently lift 35 to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
  • Must meet DOT sight and hearing requirements.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet business needs.
  • Ability to work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards.

Additional Information

Warehouse Associate LV 2  (Turret, sit down forklift operator. Ability to work at heights of up to 40 ft). Need to be able to work in 40 degree’s as well.

  • 1st shift - $18.00/hr. (Mon-Fri) 8AM-4PM – Must be available for mandated OT
  • C shift - $19.50/hr. (Fri, Sat & Sun) – Must be available for mandated OT
  • B shift - $20.00/hr. (Mon-Thur) 6pm-4am – Must be available for mandated OT
  • 3rd shift - $21.00/hr. (Mon-Fri) 10pm-6am – Must be available for mandated OT

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About Hazle Township, PA

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