Forklift Operator (Inventory Control)

Earn $20-$23 per hour depending on experience and duties – Start immediately.

As a forklift operator at Maxxima, you’ll play a vital role in receiving and unloading shipments, material handling, and assist with inventory management. You’ll be part of a team committed to delivering innovative LED lighting and electrical products for the heavy-duty (HD) truck and consumer markets to use on the road and at home.

This forklift opportunity is a full-time role and works within our warehouse distribution location in Hauppauge, NY. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Overtime is required based on business needs.

If you're motivated, timeline driven, and a team player with a positive and proactive approach in everything you do, then consider joining our team!

Responsibilities:

- Drive a stand-on forklift to receive, load and unload shipments, and safely transport pallets and materials

- Inventory control and conducting cycle counts

- Work with the forklift team on bin location management, shelf replenishment, and optimizing stock locations

- Prioritize purchase orders for optimal productivity

- Cross train to pick, pack, and ship customer orders

- Work independently and as a team on other warehouse projects as needed

Requirements:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- 3+ years of experience driving a stand-on forklift within a warehouse or distribution site

- Must have unexpired forklift certification and proof of current forklift certification

- Must have a valid driver’s license

- Functional knowledge of the mechanics of a forklift to maintain proper forklift operation

- Experience working in a warehouse management system (WMS)

- Ability to operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and motorized warehouse equipment in accordance with safety protocols and procedures

- Basic mathematical skills

- Ability to speak, read, write and understand English to comprehend product information

- Excellent work ethic, hard-working, and a reliable team member

- Excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills

- Successful working in a team as well as independently

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for shifts ranging from 8 – 10 hours

- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, or pull weights of up to 50 pounds; products vary in weight and size

- Willing to work overtime as business needs may require

Benefits:

- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing

- Paid time-off plus a paid volunteer day with a partnered non-profit organization

- Company paid life insurance

- Generous benefits package that includes highly subsidized medical coverage

- Healthcare concierge services

- Voluntary benefits to include dental and vision

- Employee assistance program (EAP)

- Employee discounts to concerts, movies, and theater

- Friendly, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment

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Maxxima is a division of Panor Corp. We are an equal opportunity employer. Panor Corp. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (including genetic predisposition), age, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other group protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, assignment of duties, benefits, promotion, discipline, harassment, training, compensation, leave of absence, layoff and termination.

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