Remote
Hybrid
Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator
Toledo, OH
full time
$33,280-$37,440On-site
Mining
About This Job
Forklift Operator
Mid-American Salt has become one of the fastest-growing distributors in North America by providing our customers with the highest quality products and exceptional service. Our reliable supply chain includes sources throughout North America, Africa, Europe, and South America. We provide products to our customers by bag, pallet, truckload, rail car, barge and ship. Our logistics expertise ensures our customers don’t run out of product.
Mid-American Salt is currently looking for a full time Forklift Operator to join our team at our Toledo, OH bagging facility.
Forklift Operator Requirements and Responsibilities:
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Drives sit-down forklifts, and other industrial vehicles such as scissor lifts, front loaders or excavators.
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Maintains clean work area.
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Pallet building and pallet picks.
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Loads goods onto conveyer belts.
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Stacks crates, pallets, lumber, or other material.
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Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods.
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Follows safety regulations and company guidelines.
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Checks that loads are centered and properly stacked.
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Determines when repairs need to be made on equipment.
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Rotates stock so that oldest items are shipped or sold first.
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Loads and unloads product from and onto tractor trailers, rail cars, and cargo ships.
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Quality assurance (QA) duties, including reporting product damage and shortages.
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Shrink wraps goods or otherwise secures them and prepares them for transport.
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Weighs and records weights of products.
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Analyzes productions schedules to determine timely transportation of materials and products.
Forklift Operator Qualifications/Skills:
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Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to perform basic math.
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Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.
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Efficient individual with excellent time management skills.
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Ability to lift 50 pounds.
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Attention to detail.
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Working knowledge of basic tools and vehicle maintenance a plus.
Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements:
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Previous warehouse experience.
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Prior experience as a forklift operator.
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Forklift or heavy machinery certification.
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Completion of forklift driving course, a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Schedule:
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Day shift
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Evening shift
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Night shift
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply