Forklift Operators

Getting It Done At Labor Ready

 

Everyone likes to feel pride in their work. At Labor Ready, we make that happen. We have opportunities right now for hardworking people looking for a reliable paycheck. You can find flexible assignments in construction, manufacturing, retail, warehousing, events, hospitality, waste, restoration and auto services.

Labor Ready is currently hiring several experienced Forklift Operators in Punta Gorda, FL. Outstanding opportunity!

If you’re dependable and looking for work, contact Labor Ready today.

 

Job Description:

Individuals will be responsible for driving an industrial forklift truck equipped to move parts, products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage, factory, or yard environment; completes projects involving standard loads.

 

Job Requirements:

• Loads and checks trucks and trailers for delivery verifying that materials loaded match invoice or bill of lading
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or coworkers
• Attends periodic safety meetings as required
• May recommend changes to improve safety procedures
• Other duties may be assigned
• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels, and dust
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs frequently and on occasion up to 80 lbs
• Must be able to physically operate forklift equipment (climb up and down into cab, twist torso for 360 degree visibility, use arms to operate controls, etc.)

 

Competencies:

• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists

 

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Degree or General Education Degree (GED) and six months experience with performing these or similar tasks; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Requires OSHA Forklift Certification

 

Ideal Candidates:

• Excellent attendance, along with reliable transportation to get to/from job site
• Individuals with cell phones have opportunity to receive text alerts

 

Pay Rate:  $10.00-$12.00/hour!

Shift/Hours:  Monday-Friday with some weekends

 

How To Apply:

Submit resumes online for consideration

OR

Stop by our office at: 4300 Kings Hwy, Ste 404, Port Charlotte, FL 33980 to fill out an application, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM-1:00 PM.

 

Labor Ready is an equal opportunity employer. We may conduct a formal criminal background check and drug screen prior to placement.

 

TrueBlue Companies

Centerline           Professional Truck Drivers

CLP                     General and Skilled Construction

Labor Ready       General Labor

PlaneTechs          Aviation Manufacturing and Maintenance

Spartan               Manufacturing and Logistics

TransTechs          Skilled Diesel Mechanics

TrueBlue             Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Services, Logistics

 

Ask us how YOU can sign up to receive WorkAlert texts for jobs you may be interested in!