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Forklift Operator
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Forklift Operator you are essential to the daily operations of Zip Xpress. In this role you will safely load and unload trailers, coordinate freight movements within the warehouse, stage and verify freight, practice safe load securement and arrangement, break-down loaded pallets, and work to serve as an example of Zip Xpress' culture.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow instructions/guidance of upper management
• Serve as a great example of the company culture by understanding, and consistently following, and maintaining the policies and procedures of Zip Xpress
• Must demonstrate being discrete, prompt, and professional
• Strategically arranging freight within trailers
• Adhering to guidelines on safe freight placement and securement
• Weighing freight and verifying adherence with DOT guidelines for weight distribution and limitations
• Fulfilling customer orders as directed
• Working in a physical and extremely fast paced environment
• Seated forklift work
• Staging and verifying inbound freight
• Loading and securing outbound freight
• Organizing and cleaning used workplaces at the end of each shift
• Any other task as requested by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to support the Zip Xpress' culture with a focus on teamwork and a commitment to service
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• US Citizenship required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Transportation and Logistics
• Knowledge of loading and unloading tractor-trailer best practices
• Knowledge of load securement best practices
• Experience within a warehouse environment
• 1 year of experience operating a forklift
• Valid Driver's License

COMMUNICATION

• Effectively and regularly communicate with the Zip Xpress Management and warehouse management staff
• Support company values, principles, vision, and mission

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 50lbs frequently to occasionally
• Stand/walk/sit for extended periods during each day
• Bend and Twist frequently
• Reach/work above shoulders frequently
• Fine manipulations frequently
• Gross manipulation frequently
• Push/pull frequently
• Operate a forklift

PAY RATE & SCHEDULE
$20 per hour starting wage
This position works on 2nd shift starting at 5pm, shifts end as each day's workload is completed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Typical Warehouse Environment
TRAVEL
This position does not require travel outside of the designated location
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time non-exempt position
RELOCATION
Relocation expenses are not provided, and must be able to commute to our Holland, Michigan location on a regularly scheduled basis.
HIRING PREFERENCE
Zip Xpress is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.