Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced LTL Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of forklifts and other heavy equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role requires a strong understanding of materials handling and a willingness to work in a physically demanding environment. We are looking for a flexible candidate, that can handle day to day changes in work schedules.

**Duties:**

- Unload pallets and other materials using a forklift, ensuring that all products are handled with care and stored in the designated areas

- Load multi-stop shipments, ensuring that all skids are accounted for and labeled correctly

- Secure multi-stop shipments. We ship a variety of goods, and each stop requires proper load securement

- Manage and maintain the warehouse. This includes cleaning, restocking supplies, and making sure our equipment is in good standing

- Conduct regular checks on equipment and report any issues or malfunctions to the maintenance team

- Use a forklift to move heavy equipment and materials around the warehouse

- Ensure all products are properly labeled and stored in the correct area

- Work effectively as part of a team to ensure timely and efficient order picking and shipping

- Operate a forklift in a way that ensures the safety of oneself and others in the warehouse

- Help with switching trailers in out and of the docks and move trailers around the yard

**Qualifications:**

- Proven experience in operating forklifts or other heavy equipment

- Must have at least 3-5 years working with LTL shipments

- Ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

- Certification in forklift operation or a willingness to obtain one

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Physical stamina to operate heavy equipment for extended periods

**Skills:**

- Load and unload

- Labeling

- Materials handling

- Heavy lifting

- Pallet jack

- Order picking

- Order picker

- Heavy equipment operation

- Forklift

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Warehouse experience: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Byron Center, MI 49315: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Airport Freight X-Chance LLC

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