ZIEL Technical® has an amazing opportunity for Forklift Operators in Shelton, CT. The pay rate is $18.50 per hour. This will be on 1st shift: 6:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Monday - Friday. Start your career with a premiere company. Apply Today!

Experience: At least 6 months of warehouse and forklift operation experience is required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of raw materials, production process, quality control and costs, knowledge of hand tools and equipment as described above. Knowledge of specific and general safety policies and procedures as relates to the plant and the position.

Essential Duties:

Responsible for transporting goods from one location to another in a safe and controlled manner

Moves material to and from storage and production areas, loads docks & delivery vehicles by forklift, hand and other equipment

Receives written or oral instructions for work assignments, determines applicable material and equipment needs

Attaches identifying tags to material and/or marks them with pertinent information

Carries out general housekeeping duties such as sweeping and picking up discarded material

Confers with leads and/or supervisors to report material conditions that could result in production or customer problems

Assists in proper loading and unloading of customer material

Visually inspects all equipment (i.e., forklifts, cranes, etc.) for any safety or mechanical problems before operation

May assist with training new forklift operator employees

Verify load accuracy, check load counts, stability, product damages & report variances

Prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of products that are being loaded

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are detail-oriented, have experience in warehouse operations, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. We offer competitive pay and benefits. If you meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this position.