PDS Tech Commercial Inc, is seeking candidates for a Forklift Operator position in Northampton, MA.Job Title: Forklift OperatorJob Type: Full time; Temp to permPay Rate: 21.35Job Descriptions
Responsible for safely operating electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift or elevating platform, to push, lift, stack, or move products or materials by performing the following duties.
Adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) that are in effect.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by using lifting device.
Replenishes shelves throughout the facility based on the number on the product, by scanning the tag to determine location.
Positions and weighs pallets
Inventories materials on work floor and stocks the shelves in order to replenish necessary products.
Loads or unloads materials onto to or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device. Must be able to document information as per SOP.
Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance.
Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs and cGMPs guidelines
Willingness / capability to cross train/learn job functions in other departments of the facility.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Skills:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be licensed to operate lift equipment (Licensing may be through internal or external training)
3 months experience operating High Reach Forklift equipment - will be trained and certified in-house.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
Ability to write simple correspondence and exercise basic mathematical skills.
Must be able to respond to verbal and written instructions in basic English.
Able to work overtime as the Business requires.
Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish and shellfish)
Physical Demands include but are not limited to the following:
Standing for extended periods of time
Reaching with arms and hands
Talking and hearing
Walking and kneeling
Regularly lifting up to 50lbs and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 70lbs with assistance
Able to maneuver pallet jack with load up to 1200 lbs.
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Pay Details: $21.35 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.