Heavy Forklift Operator Job at Abacus Corporation in Baltimore

Overview

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned staffing leader with 80+ years of experience, providing modern workforce solutions nationwide. With a supportive culture and over 25,000 employees, we offer long-term jobs, competitive pay, benefits, and real growth opportunities.

Join the Abacus family.

Job Responsibilities

• Locate and move products for storage or shipment operating various size forklifts to load and unload trucks and railcars
• Identify damages, and report inventory shortages or deficiencies to supervisor
• Operate yard jockey trucks transporting cargo between areas of facility
• Inspect and maintain machinery for needed repairs, and to guarantee safety
• Maintain records of inventory and activity logs
• Follow company policies
• Maintain a safe and orderly facility
• Perform all duties in accordance with health and safety guidelines
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to housekeeping tasks (laying of dunnage; recouping bundles of cargo)

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful

• Self-starter
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Accountability

Experience, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to operate a forklift from 10K capacity to 55K capacity preferred
• At least 2 years of forklift experience preferred
• OSHA Complaint Forklift Certification preferred
• Yard Jockey/Spotter (truck) experience preferred
• High regard for safety
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License Required

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with daily or weekend overtime

Starting Pay Rate: $20.44, Increasing after 90-days