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Shipping Forklift Operator

Pries Enterprises Inc
Independence, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026 CLOSED ON 4/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Forklift Operator position at Pries Enterprises Inc?

We are looking for a motivated individual to add to our 3rd shift shipping team. Hours would be Sunday-Thursday 10pm-6am. The position would entail loading and unloading trucks with forklifts or cranes. Organize the shipping area via truck loads or customer orders and priority. Safely operate equipment to keep your self and coworkers safe as well as safely handle aluminum extrusions up to 55 foot in length. 

Other requirements:

  • Transport all supplies and/or finished materials throughout departments
  • Load and unloads trailers with raw and finished materials
  • Transport scrap material to scrap saw and/or chip collection area
  • Scan, count, and record number of bundles of material loaded onto trucks
  • Relocate materials from storage or work sites to designated area
  • Load trailers with finished material for shipment
  • Balance weight of material to comply with all DOT shipping regulations
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.  Reports all unsafe activities to supervisor and or Safety.
  • Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Salary: $20/hr $2 shift differential and $2 attendance bonus eligibility

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Health and Child Care Spending Account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • PPE Reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • Holiday Pay

Salary : $20

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