Spartan Logistics is always seeking ambitious, hard-working team members, who are interested in furthering their warehousing and distribution career.  Applications are always welcome and are kept on file for a three month period. As a general rule, candidates can apply in person at the warehouse location closest to them.      

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Job Description

Spartan Logistics is in need of an experienced forklift driver for 1st and 2nd shift in Marion, IN, with warehouse production experience. The Forklift Driver position is primarily responsible for forklift operating consisting of loading, unloading, and verifying product received and shipped on a daily basis. During this process 100 percent accuracy is expected. The forklift driver is responsible for putting away stock and dropping stock. These duties are to be performed in an efficient, safe and productive manner. You will need to know how to safely operate and maintain your equipment.

 As part of your role, you will also be primarily responsible for effective coordination of inbound and outbound warehousing movements, while accurately and efficiently picking customer orders. This will consist of reading a pick ticket for individual items to be moved, gathered, and shipped; assembling customer orders from stock and placing orders on pallets. Conveying finished pallets/orders to the staging area via forklift. You will need to stand and lift as part of your daily duties. Ensure company standards are met by verifying pallet counts and configuration of the selected order for distribution. Your goal is to make sure that the orders are filled as fast and accurately as possible, and the warehouse is safe and clean at all times.

 Requirements:

 Because of the high-value inventory, character and integrity will not be compromised. This position will stay until the job is done correctly.

 OSHA Forklift certification is required and will be administered prior to starting your job functions. You must have at least two years direct working experience and a dependable work ethic.

Must wear steel-toed boots and adhere to all safety requirements. You must frequently lift or move up to 50 lbs.

You must be able to read and comprehend pick tickets to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. This position must verify pallet counts and configuration of the selected order for distribution to ensure conformance to company standards. You would drive a forklift to transport palletized items from pick line to staging area for shipment.

To apply for this position you must have:

  •  Good character and integrity
  • Be healthy and able to stand, lift, and work hard
  • Positive attitude and commitment to high-quality work
  • No drugs-subject to random testing
  • Non-smokers preferred

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of both.

 Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, write short correspondence, and memos. Must have the ability to be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and other employees of the organization.

 Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

 Reasoning Ability: This ability applies common sense understanding to carry out detailed but un-involved written or oral instructions.

 Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 Spartan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spartan is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required as well as random and post-incident. Candidates must successfully pass a criminal background check.

 Spartan Logistics is a third-party (3PL) logistics company based in Columbus, OH. Family owned and operated since 1988, we've grown from a small, regional public warehouse and distribution provider to a logistics company with over 15 strategically placed locations throughout North America, and a geographic footprint of nearly 3,000,000 square feet of warehouse space. Our growth is a testament to our employees, a commitment to customer service, and our continuous investment in an ever-changing market.

 Job Type: Full-time

 Salary: $13.00 /hour

  

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