warehouse associate / forklift operator $20 / hour

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Looking for experienced Warehouse Associates with Forklift experience. Will be working in a cold environment - working in a freezer. Temp-to-hire opportunity! Great working hours!  The starting salary for this position is $20.00-$20.65 based on shift.  Retention bonus of $1,000 if hired full time by the company! 

Monday - Friday plus Weekends and Overtime as needed. 3 Shifts available depending on location: 

First Shift: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (Hours may vary) 

Split Shift: Noon – 8:30 pm

2nd Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm 

Currently looking for Warehouse/Forklift associate to fill temp to hire 1st shift position with a food production warehouse - they have several locations in the Des Moines Metro area. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent forklift experience and be physically able to perform job duties. Responsibilities will include: 

- Work in a storage freezer (cold protective gear will be provided).

- General clean up around the warehouse.

- Operate forklift in a safe manner.

- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery

- Fill out and run reports for inventory, shipping and receiving records

· High school diploma or equivalent required.

· Minimum 2 years of recent, verifiable forklift experience in a warehouse environment

· Good verbal communication skills – must be able to communicate with other team members in English

· Computer skills including data entry required, must be proficient with basic programs

· Must be able to work in a cold environment – will work in a freezer

· Reliable transportation to Des Moines Metro area (not on a bus line)

· Flexible to work overtime as needed – may work weekends and 12 hour shifts.

· Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment

· Able to perform Heavy lifting, up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis

· Pass E-Verify, drug screen and background check.