Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator at Tellworks Communications

Romulus, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift operation, Warehouse operations, Freight handling, Inventory management, Attention to detail, Basic mathematics, Safety compliance, Hand truck operation, Loading and unloading, Record keeping, Equipment maintenance, Communication skills, Computer skills

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with locations throughout the United States, is a leading provider of supply chain services. Our company offers warehouse and logistics services for companies who depend on service excellence and require a personalized, rather than one-size-fits-all, approach to their materials management requirements. Job Position: Warehouse Associate Brief Description We are looking for warehouse associates with forklift experience with high attention to detail to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. Essential Functions The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is NOT an exhaustive list of all expectations. The individual in this position must be capable of performing all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. * Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers * Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment * Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies * Transport raw materials to production workstations * Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance * Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs * Comply with company policies and legal guidelines * Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities Job Requirements * High School Diploma or Equivalent * Prefer 2-4 years of experience * Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding * Consistently lift, standing, bending, and rotating motions * Operate hand truck and forklift * Must be able to read and write English * Basic Mathematics Skills * Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests. Physical Demands This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation. * Must be able to move about the warehouse to access products, and machinery and assist others * Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds * Must be able to bend downward using legs at the knee * Must be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess product * Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate information Skills * Basic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract) * Ability to interpret instruction * Basic computer skills * Prefer forklift skills Non-Physical Demands * Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance * Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required * Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload * Must be dedicated to working safely * Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental Insurance * Vision insurance * Paid Time Off * 401k

Responsibilities

The warehouse associate is responsible for loading and unloading freight, moving stock, and maintaining accurate inventory records. They must also operate forklifts safely and perform regular equipment inspections to ensure facility order.