Warehouse Forklift Operator - All Shifts
Why WWT?
At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients.
Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities.
With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all.
Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
Job Summary:
Warehouse Operators are responsible for receiving, moving, picking and shipping product throughout our warehouse and integration operations. Responsibilities include operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) inside and around racking systems, applying and scanning labels to endure product is properly tracked, ensuring all product is safely and securely loaded or stored. The position reports to a Warehouse Supervisor. This position works in a fast-paced environment, operates handheld scanning equipment, operates various Powered Industrial Trucks, follows processes and is a team player.
Shifts depend on building and team:
1st Shift -- starts between 5:00am-7:00am until 1:30pm-3:30pm
2nd Shift-- starts between 1:00pm-2:00pm until 9:30pm-10:30pm
3rd Shift-- starts between 3:00pm-6:00pm until 1:30am-4:30am
AWS Shift - Sat, Sun, Mon - 6:00am-6:45pm
Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrate an understanding of safety and best practices while operating equipment such as Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), Crane or Box Truck
Identify areas where efficiency and process improvement are needed within own work area.
Apply new ideas or approaches to own work to enhance outputs.
Use established tools and techniques to track progress related to implementing process improvements.
Learn and support the processes of receiving, shipping and warehousing materials
Collect information to understand problems and identify their origin.
Research events and known solutions for basic or routine problems.
Implement prescribed steps and ensures effective resolution, escalating troubleshooting if needed.
Demonstrate attention during discussions by taking notes and asking clarifying questions.
Demonstrate awareness of non-verbal behavior/cues (i.e., body language) when listening and communicating.
Restate and reflect back information to check for understanding.
Work with supervisors to set goals and priorities for individual work and manages time efficiently to accomplish goals.
Remain focused without becoming sidetracked by non-urgent or less important tasks or interruptions.
Demonstrates punctuality and reliability in meeting individual deadlines, complete tasks in a timely manner.
Comply with and promote safety guidelines.
Promote a clean and organized (5S) warehouse operation.
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent.
2+ years of warehousing experience.
Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including operating a PIT at an elevation of 25+ feet from the warehouse floor.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to operate a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), hand truck, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment, including operating a PIT at an elevation of 25+ feet from the warehouse floor.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer skills.
This position is required to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on doing whatever it takes to get the job done to deliver customer delight.
The nature of the role requires an ability to deliver high quality, thorough and accurate work on deadlines.
Standard shift hours are generally observed, and the job may include voluntary or mandatory overtime.
This role will be expected to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Physical Demands
Sitting: Frequently
Standing: Constantly
Walking: Frequently
Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently
Reaching 30" to 72": Constantly
Eye/hand coordination: Constantly
Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently
Lifting Overhead: Occasionally
Carrying: Frequently
Twisting/Turning: Frequently
Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally
Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently
Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly
Gripping/Grasping: Frequently
Climb (more than 2 steps): Occasionally
Working Environment
Work near moving machinery: Constant
Fumes or airborne particles: Frequent
Toxic or caustic chemicals: Frequent
Risk of electrical shock: Frequent
Extremes: heat (non-weather): Occasional
Compensation/ Benefits
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $18.00 to $21.65 an hour. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
Financial Benefits: Competitive pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement
Additional Perks: Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email taposting@wwt.com .
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