Forklift Operator (Transportation)
OSW Equipment & Repair, LLC, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. OSW's main facility is located in the Maltby area in Snohomish County. OSW and has been in business for over 20 years and has branches in Edmonton, Canada and Tempe, Arizona.
As an OSW Forklift Operator, you are responsible for safely and efficiently moving product throughout the shop, including on and off delivery trucks using a variety of forklift models. If you are bright, highly motivated, and a team player we encourage you to apply!
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Forklift Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle.
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
- Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
- Pull and prepare product for shipping, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
- Accurately fulfill department requisitions and delivery parts throughout the shop.
- Effectively communicate with procurement staff, supervisors, and relevant production staff regarding material deliveries
- As a condition of employment, work all assigned days and overtime as required.
- Follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times; must wear all PPE required.
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas.
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
- Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Ensure proper stock rotation.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training; ability to read and interpret written and verbal instructions.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit for up to 10 hours a day
- Able to lift and carry 25 pounds
Additional Job Information:
- Wage Expectations: $22.00 – 28.00 / hour
- Pay: This is a non-exempt, hourly position and employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis
- Typical Schedule: Five (5) Eight (8) hour days M-F
- Location: On Site – 20812 Broadway Ave; Snohomish, WA 98296
- Travel: Very minimal to none
Benefits:
- Employees are eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for each full-time employee in the amount of $20,000.00.
- Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, their spouse (or domestic partner), and their children
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health-related expenses as well as Dependent Care related expenses
- Employees are eligible for the following benefits as of their first day of employment:
- 401(k) with partial company match
- 100% vested immediately.
- Upon the Completion of 90 days employees are eligible for:
- PTO
- 9 Paid Holidays
About Us
OSW Equipment & Repair is the largest truck body and trailer manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest and has been in business for over 20 years. OSW Equipment & Repair manufactures products for the construction, transportation, industrial, and mining industries. OSW Equipment & Repair is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Truck Bodies Equipment International group. For more information, visit www.oswequipment.com.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) provides products and services to protect people and our planet. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates in two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 360-217-2426. All other applications must be submitted online.
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