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QPS Employment Group
Forklift
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$45,902 / year median in Iowa
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Position Title:
Forklift Wage:
$16.00/hourShift:
1stHours:
7:00am- 3:30pm Join a fast-paced environment in Des Moines, IA working inside semi-trucks to efficiently stack and organize boxes.
Forklift Responsibilities:
- Stack boxes 4-6 high inside semi-trucks, standing for up to a full 8-hour shift and reaching above head
- Push or pull boxes to designated areas
- Drive a forklift to move and organize inventory as needed
- Assist in other areas such as order picking, packaging trading cards, collectibles, and toys when required
- Load trucks in a cold environment to meet daily distribution targets Requirements for
Forklift:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Capable of standing for the entire 8-hour shift, with overtime as necessary
- Repetitive bending, twisting, and reaching above head
- Ability to operate a forklift proficiently
- Physical stamina to work in cold temperatures and maintain production pace QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States.
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