Forklift Operator

Company: Evans Distribution Company
Location: Rock Island
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Evans Resource Solutions is a respected and dependable provider of logistics staffing services in the US. We were founded in 1929 in downtown Detroit. We have grown and have a presence in most major markets in the Midwest. One of our founding principles is that people make the difference. We are looking for great, talented people to continue our growth and success. We have immediate openings for Forklift Operators in Rock Island, IL. The Forklift Operator will unload freight and locate into shipping zones for consolidation. Consolidated freight will be carefully loaded by the Forklift Operator in the proper order of delivery, maximizing the capacity of each trailer. This is a full time position. Shifts are 4:30am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 10:00pm, Monday through Friday. Pay is $17 per hour including a bonus for attendance. Medical, Dental and Optical insurance is available after 90 days of employment. Essential Job functions: Load and unload shipments safely and move product as needed with forklift. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate area. Check in, scan or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation. Prepare necessary paperwork and submit to Operations Manager. Frequent & repetitive lifting using both hands/arms for items weighing approximately 50 lbs. The lifting frequency may be in excess of 100 repetitions per shift. Frequent bending and twisting at waist/knees/neck while off-loading and loading trucks. Help maintain cleanliness of warehouse and building grounds. Handle customer products with integrity. Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards. Assist in warehousing operations as needed, and all other miscellaneous duties as requested by Supervisor. Responsible for awareness and compliance with warehouse work rules and company policies. The best candidates will have at least one year of experience in a fast paced cross dock or transportation terminal. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Please submit your resume and any documentation we should consider. We will only accept and consider resumes/applications that are submitted through our company website at www.evansdist.com/careers.aspx Call our Human Resources Department if you have any questions (313)827-9180. Similar positions: material handler, dock worker, package handler, warehouse worker, warehouse associate, forklift operator, general labor, box, container, storeroom, load, shipment, career, carrier, cargo, distribution, merchandise, warehouse, freight, freight handler, package, forklift, work, supervise, hourly, company, delivery, entry level, experience, job, logistics, military, region, school, schools, shipping, student, training, transportation.

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