Forklift Operator

Job Summary:

We are currently in search of a reliable and motivated Forklift Operator to join our growing team in our Distribution Centre located in Middletown! Your responsibility is to accurately and quickly service a very fast paced client base while maintaining the highest quality and safety in the industry. We are looking for a successful candidate that will possess knowledge and skill in FIFO principals, as well as RF scanning equipment and be prepared to meet any challenge. This will be for a day shift - Monday to Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Be able to operate forklift equipment effectively and safely; maintain equipment and report malfunctions.

• Perform duties within the RF processes in place

• Accurately pick, stack, wrap and stage outbound freight; to ensure warehouse goals are met.

• Implement work in the prescribed sequence so deliver-by-date is met;

• Work proficiently to meet Productivity, Quality and Safety targets;

• Load/unload trucks;

• Maintain a strict housekeeping standards in accordance with 5S protocols.

• Report unsafe work conditions/environment in a timely basis;

• Contribute to the success of the team.

• Cycle Counts and stock replenishment

• Receiving and locating product using RF technology.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Completion of a high-school diploma.

• Must be able to safely operate reach forklift

• Meet daily timelines and work in an environment, where assignments and work priorities are reviewed several times a day.

• Ability to use RF technology.

• Able to read and write in English.

• Safely operate various forklift equipment.

• Previous experience working in a warehouse preferred.

• Work well as a team but be self-motivated and independent at times

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly

Working Conditions:

• Ongoing requirement of physical activities

• Ability to stay on your feet for long periods at a time

• Willingness to work in varying working conditions

• Ability to multitask in a fast paced and changing environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Annual bonus and incentive program

• 401(k) matching​

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Opportunities for advancement

• Paid sick time

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Referral program

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact our HR department.