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Forklift Operator, Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$17.51 - $18.03/hr

Second chance employer! Company-provided PPE As a Forklift Operator working with Leadpoint, you'll earn $17.51 -$18.03 per hour, on 1st and 2nd shift, plus overtime pay at time and a half! You'll ...

Forklift Operator

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$17.51 - $18.03/hr

Second chance employer! Company-provided PPE As a Forklift Operator working with Leadpoint, you'll earn $17.51-$18.03 per hour,on 1st and 2nd shift, plus overtime pay at time and a half! You'll also ...

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Forklift Operator, Sarasota, FL

Capstone Logistics

Sarasota, FL • On-site

$17.51 - $18.03/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 10 days ago


Capstone Logistics rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

343rd of 360 rated logistics


Job description

Leadpoint Business Services seeks a qualified Forklift Operator with at least 6+ months experience to safely move materials from conveyor belts to the perimeter of the facility using a forklift. You will work at a large facility in Sarasota, FL.
6+ MONTHS PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Tons of Growth Potential - We Promote from Within!
1st & 2nd SHIFT AVAILABLE!
Second chance employer!
Company-provided PPE
As a Forklift Operator working with Leadpoint, you'll earn $17.51 -$18.03 per hour, on 1st and 2nd shift, plus overtime pay at time and a half! You'll also enjoy:
  • Health, dental and vision insurance options after 90 days of employment.
  • Paid time off that starts to accumulate after 90 days of employment.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Employee lunch area with a microwave, refrigerator, and vending machines available for you to use.

When not moving materials, our Forklift Operators are responsible for performing daily equipment safety inspections, communicating mechanical issues to the maintenance department for repair, and performing other warehouse tasks, as needed.
We're immediately hiring full time safety-oriented Forklift Operators with an understanding of safety compliance and who are:
  • Are at least 18 years of age or older.
  • Willing to consent to a background check. Prior convictions may not necessarily disqualify you from working for this company as we are a second chance employer.
  • Willing to consent to a drug screen. This is a drug free workplace.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.
  • A Front-End Loader certification is a plus.

If you can safely operate a forklift and seek an opportunity that offers lots of growth potential, then please APPLY NOW to start your career with Leadpoint Business Services.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury so the company will be testing for THC.

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About Capstone Logistics

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Capstone is a North American supply chain solutions partner with more than 600 operating locations, 20,000 associates, and 60,000 carriers. We have capabilities in freight management, warehouse and distribution center support, last-mile delivery, supply chain analytics, and optimization, and more. Our integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions uniquely position us to help partners reduce warehousing and transportation costs.

Industry

Transportation and warehousing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Peachtree Corners, GA, US

Year founded

1986

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