Forklift Driver 1st shift Monday-Friday 7am-330pm

Skills Inc. one of Washington States largest aerospace suppliers offers world-class competitively-priced products and services which exceed customers requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train employ and serve persons with disabilities and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

As part of our recent growth we are seeking a Forklift Operatorto join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport stack load and unload raw materials finished products and supplies within a manufacturing/finish facility ensuring operational efficiency and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Material Handling: Safely operate forklifts (sit-down stand-up reach trucks) to move load unload and stack pallets and bulk items.
• Loading/Unloading: Handle incoming and outgoing shipments from trucks or containers verifying counts against manifests.
• Inventory Management: Use of scanners and logbooks to track inventory rotate materials and report discrepancies or damaged goods.
• Quality Control: Perform visual checks on materials and products for damage ensuring correct placement and secure loads.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct pre-shift inspections basic upkeep (cleaning refueling) and report mechanical issues.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly follow company safety guidelines OSHA regulations and maintain a clean hazard-free work environment.
• Documentation: Complete forms records and documentation related to movements shipments and inventory.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinate with facility staff supervisors and other departments to meet production schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge or experience working in an inclusive work environment particularly those persons with disabilities.
• Attention to detail and basic math skills
• Adaptable to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Accepting of criticism and ability to deal calmly and effectively with stressful situations
• Valid forklift certification/license
• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Strong understanding of safety protocols (OSHA
• Ability to identify organize estimate and recognize differences or similarities
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide using whole numbers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions
• Ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles
• Ability to provide direction and guidance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills team oriented and ability to deal with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read write and communicate in English through verbal communication American Sign Language or adaptive technology

CONFIDENTIALITY

The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees suppliers customers business practices and all other related information remains confidential.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school Diploma/GED

ITAR US PERSON STATUS

Due to Skills Inc.s participation in the defense industry International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A US Person can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent periods of standing or walking throughout the workday
• Occasionalperiods of sitting at a work station throughout the workday
• Frequent repetitive motions

• Constantly required to use fingers/hands/arms to grasp pinch pull feel and reach
• Vision abilities include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (with help).
• Occasional use of Industry standard personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
• Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment
• Constant exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals
• Constant exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Constant exposure to moderate noise

Definitions:

Constant (5-8 hrs. /shift)

Frequent (2-5 hrs. /shift)

Occasional (Up to 2 hrs. /shift)

SHIFT ASSIGNMENT

1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY

At Skills Inc. our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical dental vision life and AD&D insurance paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees.

SALARY DESCRIPTION

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing Aerospace Finishing and Business Solutions that operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire vocational programs and services and as a resource to the community.

Salary Range: $18.00-22.00

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick
• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Paid holidays
• Medical dental vision and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan

EEO and ADA STATEMENT

Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. We invite employees participants in our services vendors and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age ability gender race sexual orientation perspectives and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team.

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