Warehouse Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift
- Columbus, OH, United States
$36,004.8 to $44,990.04 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $36,004.8 to $44,990.04 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Job Qualifications:
Education Qualifications H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
A combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Work Experience A minimum of 2 years' progressive experience in a related field required
Other Work Experience A minimum of 2 years' warehousing experience
Travel Requirements None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including operating a PIT at an elevation of 25+ feet from the warehouse floor. Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient computer skills The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, thorough and accurate work on deadlines Standard shift hours are generally observed, and the job may include voluntary or mandatory overtime This role will be expected to work in a non-climate controlled environment This role includes assignment of work for specific WWT customers. Some customers have specific on-boarding requirements, including background check and drug testing requirements that go beyond WWT’s requirements. Ability to meet these requirements may be necessary for continued employment, depending on needs of the department.
Essential Physical Demands
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Frequently
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently
- Reaching 30” to 72”: Constantly
- Eye/hand coordination: Constantly
- Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently
- Lifting Overhead: Occasionally
- Carrying: Frequently
- Twisting/Turning: Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally
- Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently
- Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly
- Gripping/Grasping: Frequently
- Climb (more than 2 steps): Occasionally
Working Environment
- Work near moving machinery: Constant
- Fumes or airborne particles: Frequent
- Toxic or caustic chemicals: Frequent
- Risk of electrical shock: Frequent
- Extremes: heat (non-weather): Occasional
- Non-climate controlled environment : Constant
Is this role an individual contributor or does it have direct reports? Individual Contributor
Level of Autonomy Work is accomplished with moderate supervision. Follows established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Individuals with disabilities. The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
- Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
- Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
Warehouse Operator - 2nd Shift
World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology solutions provider helping organizations make a new world happen by turning ambition into real-world outcomes. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class technology partnerships to help public- and private-sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) - a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software - WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution capabilities. With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations worldwide, WWT’s culture - grounded in core values and leadership philosophies - has been recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT serves clients in more than 200 countries across six continents, and through Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, it supports U.S. commercial and SMB markets and all of Canada. Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $36004.80 to $44,990.04 annually [or $17.31 to $21.63 per hour]. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
A Brief Overview Warehouse Operators are responsible for receiving, moving, picking and shipping product throughout our warehouse and integration operations. Responsibilities include operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) inside and around racking systems, applying and scanning labels to endure product is properly tracked, ensuring all product is safely and securely loaded or stored. The position reports to a Warehouse Supervisor. This position works in a fast-paced environment, operates handheld scanning equipment, operates various Powered Industrial Trucks, follows processes and is a team player.
Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates an understanding of safety and best practices while operating equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Crane or Box Truck
- Identifies areas where efficiency and process improvement are needed within own work area.
- Applies new ideas or approaches to own work to enhance outputs.
- Uses established tools and techniques to track progress related to implementing process improvements.
- Learns and supports the processes of receiving, shipping and warehousing materials
- Collects information to understand problems and identify their origin.
- Researches events and known solutions for basic or routine problems.
- Implements prescribed steps and ensures effective resolution, escalating troubleshooting if needed.
- Demonstrates attention during discussions by taking notes and asking clarifying questions.
- Demonstrates awareness of non-verbal behavior/cues (i.e., body language) when listening and communicating.
- Restates and reflects back information to check for understanding.
- Works with supervisors to set goals and priorities for individual work and manages time efficiently to accomplish goals.
- Remains focused without becoming sidetracked by non-urgent or less important tasks or interruptions.
- Demonstrates punctuality and reliability in meeting individual deadlines, complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Complies with and promote safety guidelines
- Promotes a clean and organized (5S) warehouse operation.