Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we're looking for our next Yard Truck Operator - Forklift Operator to join our team!
Hourly Pay:
$21.00/hr.
Shift(s):
3rd shift: Thurs - Sun 5:30am - 4:30pm
Location:
1110 Military Parkway, Mesquite, TX 75149
Yard Truck Operator - Forklift Operator: The Yard Truck Operator position is responsible for moving loaded and unloaded trailers around the Reverse Logistic Center, as needed. The operator is responsible for making decisions regarding the movement of trailers to maximize the efficiency of the operation. The Forklift Operator portion moves pallets and other materials through warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Forklift Operators also Power-Sort pallets by hand as part of their daily responsibilities in some locations. 50% Forklift 50% Yard Truck Driver
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What You'll Do
- Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
- Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
- Hand-sorting wooden pallets, when required
- Repairing wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required
- Operate an automatic Ottawa Yard Truck with the ability to maneuver 53' long trailers into tight spaces without causing damage
- Perform daily equipment checks such as checking fluid levels, cleaning air filters, examining equipment for damage or leaks in addition to ensuring loads are secure.
- Checking loads to ensure they are secure
- Must be able to utilize yard management system
- When applicable, must operate a forklift to move pallets or materials on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
- When applicable, must stack pallets or materials in the correct manner, following inventory control instructions
- When applicable, must examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
- Responsible for maintaining Relogistics performance expectations
- Must maintain a clean & safe environment working environment that meets Relogistics standards
- 2 Years on Experience
- Drivers license
- Good math, language and reading skills with attention to detail along with basic computer skills
- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
- Prior experience driving a yard truck or semi is a plus, not required
- Understanding that overtime may be required and is considered mandatory
- Forklift certification preferred
- 1-3 years of forklift experience
- Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
- Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Competitive Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Long-Term Career Advancement
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Great Team Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
- Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
- The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision
- May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs
Hourly pay is dependent on experience and other variables, but this is our starting target range.
Hourly
$21-$21 USD