1st shift forklift operator

Olsten Staffing is seeking a reliable and experienced Forklift Operator for one of our clients located in the Mullins, SC area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Forklift Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order picker duties and manual tasks as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive a forklift in an efficient and safe manner
  
• Do simple maintenance checks on forklifts
  
• Load and unload all types of trucks and materials
  
• Operate stretch wrap machine
  
• Stack and unstack pallets
  
• Keep legible records
  
• Keep work area neat and clean
  
• Pull rework and reassemble
  
• Work in other departments as a fill-in if needed
  
• Enter inventory data into inventory tracking system
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
  

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to drive a forklift in an efficient and safe manner
  
  • Must be proficient in reading and math
    
  • Must be able to work without supervision
    
  • Must be able to follow directions
    
  • Computer literate for data entry
    

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• GMP'S
  
  • General safety
    
  • Controlling food allergens in the plant
    
  • Forklift safety
    

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. of product occasionally
  
  • Lifting manually limited 5% of the day
    
  • Standing 35% of the day
    

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Safety equipment to be used as instructed
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work performed in a plant environment
  
  • Exposed to any number of elements (heat, steam and cold)
    
  • Sitting @ desk and or on forklift 65% of the day
    
  • Frequently during the day getting on and off of fork truck
    

Olsten provides one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry to contract workers. Benefits are available to you as a contractor after one week of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit www.olsten.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $13.33 per hour

Benefit 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/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.olsten.com/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance