Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Detroit Logistics Solutions as a Forklift Operator and become an essential part of our supply chain excellence. We're seeking skilled professionals to ensure safe, efficient material handling operations in our state-of-the-art distribution center. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in Detroit's thriving industrial sector.
Responsibilities
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move, load, and unload materials with precision
- Maintain accurate inventory records and conduct cycle counts
- Inspect and perform basic forklift maintenance pre/post-shift
- Adhere strictly to OSHA safety standards and company protocols
- Collaborate with warehouse team to optimize workflow efficiency
- Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) for inventory tracking
- Train new operators on safe equipment handling practices
Qualifications
- Valid forklift certification (OSHA-approved)
- Minimum 2 years of recent forklift operation experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Strong attention to detail and spatial awareness
- Basic computer literacy for WMS systems
- Pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends during peak seasons
- Valid Michigan driver's license preferred