Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for aForklift Operator to join a leading Company located in theBaltimore, MD surrounding area.

Salary: $39,520 - $43,680

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment such as Powered industrial Forklifts to perform work that the equipment is designed for .

• Maintains housekeeping standards as designated by location Staff/Management.

• Come to work properly dressed with work pants, work boots and proper PPE (glasses, goggles & gloves for example) as well as being prepared to work outside during inclement weather.

• Must be able to recoup freight as needed & must be flexible with job assignment.

• Damage and loss control.

• Must perform all duties assigned by Management to ensure operations continue without interruption.

• Must know how to properly load/unload conveyances safely and walk off space within the conveyance.

• Must know proper Safe Working Load limits of equipment being used.

Maintenance:

• Responsible for checking equipment for damage or repairs as need and keeping Management informed.

• Perform daily inspection of assigned equipment and perform minor maintenance tasks.

• Minor maintenance , such as: washing, cleaning, testing equipment.

Administrative:

• Must be able to read and understand the paperwork and the task being requested from the paperwork

• Must be able to write clearly on the paperwork to answer questions being asked and fulfill operations paperwork requirements and understand METRIC system.

• Must be able to clearly mark freight with Unit information for record keeping and tally freight.

• Must be able to read and understand Operations Procedures.

SAFETY:

• Shall not operate any equipment before filling out PIT operator's Pre-operation inspection report.

• Ensure that safe equipment operating conditions are met before operating and during operations.

• Must inspect and understand Rigging Requirements.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to read and write and apply basic Mathematics concepts.

• Experience operating forklifts of various types and sizes, experience in the hold of a ship.

• If no experience in a hold, operator must be willing to be trained

• Ability to respond to issues quickly, safely, and effectively in a fast-paced environment MUST be able to work in all weather elements.

• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.

• Be willing to be part of a TEAM and work together to achieve Operational Goals.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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