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Spherion-Owatonna, MN

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

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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.

$47,300 / year median in Minnesota

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Salary:
$18.50
  • 21.
00 per hour + none
Reference:
S_177662 As a Distribution Warehouse Associate, you will operate material-handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move products safely throughout the facility. You will be responsible for picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for shipment while using handheld scanners to ensure accurate inventory tracking. Additionally, you will maintain a safe work environment and perform physically demanding tasks to meet daily production goals.
Schedule Options:
1. Monday to Friday, 6:00AM
  • 2:30PM, $18.50/HR 2. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM
  • 4:30 PM, $19.00/HR 3. Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM
  • 12:00 AM, $21.
00/
HR Type:
Temp-to-Hire Benefits:
Weekly pay Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Quick hiring process
Responsibilities:
Follow safety protocols and report any concerns to leadership Operation of material moving equipment including seated forklifts, pallet jacks, and rolling carts. Picking and packing products from storage areas, utilizing a handheld scanner to document inventory information, and packaging products to prepare for shipping and delivery to customers. Supporting warehouse functions within a freezer environment (optional) Working hours: 6:00 AM
  • 2:30 PM (Various Shifts Available)
Skills:
Previous warehouse experience
Education:
No Degree Required Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
At least 6 months of recent forklift operating experience Willing to submit to a background check and drug screen Interested? ! Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).