Warehouse Material Handler / Forklift Operator
The ideal candidate for this position must be self-motivated and enthusiastically willing to contribute to a positive work place, work well with others and possess good time management skills.
Job Summary:
The Warehouse Material Handler will be assisting the warehouse team in handling inbound and outbound orders, sorting and organizing material inside the warehouse/outside in the yard, assist in light fabrication work and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment. Operation of a forklift will be required so experience with a forklift is necessary.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Know the proper receiving and shipping process for inbound and outbound deliveries
- Assist in the manual loading and unloading of inventory from incoming or outbound trucks by hand or with the use of material handling equipment such as a forklift or pallet jack.
- Verify the inbound / outbound inventory and properly document it via the proper shipping receipts and packing slips
- Sort inventory received and re-bundle into safe and proper bundles when necessary
- Accurately label inventory and bundles of material
- Relocate and organize inventory into proper location
- Perform forklift duties, understand and know how to bundle and palletize loads properly, understand how to maximize truck loads safely and efficiently
- Prepare orders for shipping, verify quantities for accuracy, load trailers safely and efficiently
- Assist in cutting, grinding, painting and other preparation work for fabrication
- Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers at all times
- Maintain a safe, clean and orderly environment in the warehouse
- Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks including sweeping the floors, storing equipment in proper location, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills with all levels of external and internal customers, including warehouse workers, office personnel and Senior Management.
- Complete understanding of inventory control policies & procedures.
- Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
Required Experience:
- Prior warehouse material handling experience a plus
- Minimum one-year industry experience preferred
- High School Education or GED required
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Ability to drive and/or operate heavy equipment.
- Ability to operate a hand truck and pallet jack.
- Ability to operate a forklift, certification will be required after hire.
- Must be able to navigate warehouse and reach items both high and low.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.
- Read, comprehend, and complete basic checklists, forms, or other related documents.
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Consistently at work and on time.
- Minimal travel to remote facilities, yards and projects in California.
Founded in 2000, Ziglift Material Handling is one of the largest material handling companies in the nation. We are searching for exceptional and self-motivated employees to join our company with the intent of building a career within our organization.
Ziglift offers a unique one-stop, full-service approach that puts us in a league far beyond our competitors. We offer a wide range of industrial equipment and services including, but not limited to: pallet racking, shelving, pick module systems, mezzanines, module offices, Permit and structural engineering services, (CAD) layouts and more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour (based on experience)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rialto, CA 92377: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience bundling, strapping, relocating, large and heavy loads of products such as Pallet Racking?
Experience:
- Forklift Operator: 3 years (Required)
- Material Handling Industry (Pallet Racking): 3 years (Preferred)
- Inventory management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location