Heavy Forklift Operator

Abacus Corporation

Heavy Forklift Operator

Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Key Job Responsibilities
    • Locate and move products for storage or shipment operating various size forklifts to load and unload
    trucks and railcars
    • Identify damages, and report inventory shortages or deficiencies to supervisor
    • Operate yard jockey trucks transporting cargo between areas of facility
    • Inspect and maintain machinery for needed repairs, and to guarantee safety
    • Maintain records of inventory and activity logs
    • Follow company policies
    • Maintain a safe and orderly facility
    • Perform all duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines
    • Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping tasks (laying of dunnage; recouping
    bundles of cargo)

    Position Specific Behaviors
    • Team player
    • Makes decisions and executes quickly
    • Honesty and integrity
    • Adaptable and flexible
    • Collaborative - works well with others
    • Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment
    • Comfortable with ambiguity
    • Strong intellectual curiosity
    • Thrives in a pressurized work environment

    Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:
    • Ability to operate a forklift from 10K capacity to 55K capacity preferred
    • At least 2 years of forklift experience preferred
    • OSHA Complaint Forklift Certification preferred
    • Yard Jockey/Spotter (truck) experience preferred
    • High regard for safety
    • High school diploma or GED equivalent
    • Valid Driver’s License Required

    Schedule:
    The normal workweek is typically Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with daily or weekend overtime
    potential

    Pay Rate:
    $20.44 hourly - increasing to $23.05 hourly after 90-day training period.

    Benefits:
    - Medical/Health Insurance
    - PTO/Sick Leave
    - 401(k) Retirement Plan

    Note - this is a DIRECT-HIRE role with the opportunity for career growth/advancement!