Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today. Shift: Friday-Sunday 7AM-7PM, must be willing to work overtime as needed. Job Description Summary Forklift Operator Associates are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting of products into and out of a distribution center/warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position. Major Tasks and Responsibilities • Follows company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same • Safely operates forklift and/or other machinery in order to complete tasks such as loading, unloading, sorting, staging, and transporting products • Works cooperatively and productively with supervisors and other associates in order to complete tasks • Arranges cartons on pallets keeping in mind size, weight, height, etc. • Loads trucks keeping in mind cubic weight, size and characteristics (i.e., easily crushable,) in mind • Works productively (i.e., receiving products, picking products, etc.) with little supervision • Provides and inspires outstanding service to customers (i.e., stores, etc.) by maintaining attention to detail and completing assigned work in a timely manner. • Maintains condition of Distribution Center and/or warehouse work area (I.e., free of trash, product in correct location, etc) • Additional duties as assigned by distribution center or warehouse management Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred Must be eighteen years of age or older 2 years' experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment 1 years' experience supporting a production environment Must be able to pass a drug screen Must be able to pass a background investigation Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO is the Law poster here. View the EEO is the Law Supplement here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to Disability.accommodation@sclogistics.com and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.