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Material Handling Operator

Verst Logistics, Hebron Estates, KY, United States


Cherry Picker and Forklift Operator
Pay:

$18-19 per hour

Location:

Hebron, KY

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401K With Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing Education Opportunity

Service Awards to recognize employment milestones

Position Summary
Operate an electric or propane powered forklift and cherry picker to load and unload trucks or railcars and move raw materials and finished goods to a designated area within the warehouse. Assist in custodian duties throughout the warehouse as assigned.

Essential Functions

Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and cherry picker to move raw materials and finished goods, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.

Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.

Complete daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.

Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.

Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents, and check product for damage.

Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.

Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.

Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.

Identify flaws/defects/knowledge of packing methods.

Forklift Operator Marginal Functions

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Assist in General Warehouse Cleaning

ABOUT VERST
Verst Logistics is a family‑owned company that offers Fulfillment, Packaging, Warehousing and Transportation solutions to our customers. In 1966, our founder, William G. “Bill” Verst, set out to build a customer‑first, no‑nonsense warehousing company in Northern Kentucky. The kind run by honest, hardworking people who always do the right thing to get results for our customers. We’ve since expanded well beyond that initial vision, both in terms of our physical scale and our solutions. www.verstlogistics.com

Our Core Values

INNOVATION:

The introduction of new collaborative ideas and solutions

EXCELLENCE:

The passion to deliver exceptional service in all aspects of our activities

RESPECT:

High regard for time, knowledge and concerns of others while always demonstrating integrity and trust

SAFETY:

A goal of no injury or adverse customer, environmental or community impact while doing our work

TEAMWORK:

Collaboration with individual and group accountability toward a common objective

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the duties of the position, and do not include all the tasks that the incumbent may be required to perform. The incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential functions of this job, either with or without reasonable accommodation.

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