Forklift Operator

Forklift OperatorAre you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for a stable opportunity with room to grow? Join a leading cold storage distribution team in Eagan where your skills will help keep products moving safely and efficiently. This is a temp to hire opportunity offering competitive pay, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build a long term career with a growing company.Schedules & Pay1st Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Pay: $20.50/hour2nd Shift: Monday through Friday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM Pay: $22.00/hourWhat You'll Be DoingAs a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in the movement, storage, and shipment of food products throughout the warehouse. This position requires experience operating a stand up reach truck and working in a fast paced distribution environment.Operating stand up reach trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and RF scannersLoading and unloading freight safely and accuratelyMoving products throughout the warehouse and placing inventory in designated storage locationsBuilding pallets and preparing customer orders for shipmentInspecting freight for accuracy and damageLabeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking products as neededMaintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environmentAssisting with inventory counts, equipment maintenance tasks, and other warehouse dutiesCold Storage EnvironmentThis facility is a cold storage warehouse with multiple temperature zones. New employees are encouraged to dress in layers until they determine what is most comfortable for them. Team members work in various areas throughout the shift, including:Main cooler: 33F to 40FAmbient freezer: 0F to -7F (where employees spend most of their time)Deep freezer area: -40FThe company provides cold weather protective equipment, including:CoatsGaitersCapsGlovesFreezer suitsWhat We're Looking ForAt least 6 months of stand up reach truck experiencePrevious forklift or warehouse experienceHigh school diploma or GED preferredStrong attention to detail and accuracyReliable attendance and a team first attitudeAbility to work in cold temperature environmentsAbility to stand and walk throughout the shiftAbility to work at heights up to 30 feet when necessaryAbility to lift up to 80 pounds as required by the roleAbility to wear required personal protective equipmentSteel toe or composite toe shoes are requiredWhat happens nextOnce you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worryeven if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more. Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply today!