Forklift Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Forklift Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Great Lakes Warehousing. In this role you will safely load and unload trailers, coordinate freight movements within the warehouse, stage and verify freight, practice safe load securement and arrangement, break down loaded pallets, and work to serve as an example of Great Lakes Warehousing’ culture.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow instructions/guidance of upper management
• Serve as a great example of the GLW Culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of GLW
• Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional
• Strategically arranging freight within trailers
• Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement
• Verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations
• Fulfilling customer orders as directed
• Working with electronic scanning devices and verifying freight
• Working in refrigerated warehouses where temperatures may be below 40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Working in a physical and extremely fast paced environment
• Seated forklift work
• Scissor-lift work
• Staging and verifying inbound freight
• Loading and securing outbound freight
• Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift
• Any other task as requested by management

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to support the Great Lakes Warehousing culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• US Citizenship required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Transportation and Logistics 
• Knowledge of loading and unloading tractor-trailer best practices
• Knowledge of load securement best practices
• Experience within a warehouse environment
• 1 year of experience operating a forklift
• Valid Driver’s License

 COMMUNICATION

• Effectively and regularly communicate with the Great Lakes Warehousing Management and warehouse management staff
• Support Great Lakes Warehousing values, principles, vision, and mission

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionally
• Stand/walk/sit for up to 10 hours per day 
• Bend and Twist frequently
• Reach/work above shoulders frequently
• Fine manipulations frequently 
• Gross manipulation frequently
• Push/pull frequently
• Operate a forklift

PAY RATE & SCHEDULE

$20 per hour starting wage

Workdays are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: Shifts may start at 7am or 8am and work until 3:30pm or 4:30pm.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Warehouse Environment

Refrigerated Warehouse Environment

 TRAVEL

This position does not require travel outside of the designated location

 POSITION TYPE

This is a full-time non-exempt position

 RELOCATION

Relocation expenses are not provided, and must be able to commute to our Holland, Michigan location on a regularly scheduled basis.

 HIRING PREFERENCE

Great Lakes Warehousing is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.