Forklift Operator at World Distribution Services LLC in Savannah, Georgia

Job Description:

We're looking for passionate and experienced forklift operators to join our team at our beautiful, brand new, state-of-the-art 280,000-square-foot warehouse in Savannah! Sign-on bonus offered!

World Distribution Services is a leading provider of creative logistics solutions. Our areas of expertise include international and domestic warehousing, distribution services, CFS, local and nationwide transportation services, and out-of-gauge services.

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates all forms of operations machinery including but not limited to: forklifts, reach-lifts and electric pallet jacks.

Responsibilities:

• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner


• Unloads, palletizes, picks, and loads loose cartons


• Provides daily preventative maintenance checks of equipment as required


• Escalates equipment mechanical issues to Lead Equipment Operator


• Unloads/Loads freight in a safe and effective manner


• Accurately verifies freight for quality and quantity


• Performs cycle counting as required


• Communicates with others appropriately


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Previous experience operating forklifts and reach-lifts


• Warehouse experience preferred


• Experience with warehouse management systems helpful


• Experience with warehouse RF equipment preferred


• Knowledge of safety regulations


• High School Diploma or GED required

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive compensation


• Benefits package:




• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision


• Life, AD&D, & Disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Financial planning


• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match


• Paid Time Off


• Professional development & growth opportunities


• Tuition assistance


• Casual dress code


• Flexible work arrangements

Company Information:

World Distribution Services is a division of World Shipping, Inc. We leverage over 55 years of market experience from our family of companies dedicated to providing cargo transportation and freight services around the globe.

We're growing! Join our World Group Community today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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