Forklift Driver - All Shifts
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Role Overview
Operates industrial machinery and transports items from one location within the FC to another. May work in various departments, such Inbound, Replenishment, Outbound, and Maintenance.
What You Will Do
- Perform daily forklift maintenance safety inspection
- Follow forklift safety protocols
- Operate forklifts, balers, scrubbers, and pallet trucks
- Transport products from one location to another
- Sort and organize products
- Operate an RF gun/PDA device
- Keep record of inventory, reconcile any discrepancies, and consolidate products
- Move items and carts from one location to another
- Promptly communicate any issues or damages to the Problem Solver
- Maintain safety and housekeeping standards in the department
- May participate in training new drivers
- (Maintenance only)
- Remove trash, spills, and dropped/broken items
- Conduct routine inspections of the site and various equipment
- Handle basic repairs and oversee contractors when professional repairs are necessary
Basic Qualifications
- Effective communication
- Able to reach and write
- Basic math
- Computer Literacy
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Learning Aptitude
- Detail-oriented
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment around machinery
Work environment
- Fast-paced
- Medium to loud noise levels
- High and low warehouse seasonal temperatures
- Minimal exposure to dust
- Steel-toed shoes/boots required
Physical demands
- Must be able to remain in stationary position (sit and stand) for 10+ hours
- Must be able to move and walk for 10+ hours
- Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to push/pull up to 50 lbs of exerted force
Preferred education and experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Forklift experience
Additional eligibility qualifications
- PIT Certifications
- Forklift operator certification
- Walkie Rider Certification
- Scrubber Certification
- Baler Certification
Other duties
*Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
Hourly pay rates range from $20 - $21.50, varies by shift & tenure. Pay rate depends on position, shift, and experience. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Coupang is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin (including language use restrictions), age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C status, family status (including but not limited to marital or domestic partnership status), military or veteran status, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, political activities or affiliations, ancestry, citizenship, family and medical leave status, status as a victim of any violent crime, or any other characteristic or class protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Coupang is also committed to providing a safe work environment for its employees and its consumers. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application of recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at usrecruiting@coupang.com
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- Other than time off for reasons related to your religion, a disability or a medical condition, are there any days or times when you are unavailable to work?
- If applying for temporary work, during what period of time will you be available? optional
- If hired, when can you start work?
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- If no to any of the above, please provide the maximum weight you are able to safely lift, push, or pull on a regular basis (as applicable). optional
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- Are you at least 18 years old? (If under 18, hire is subject to verification that you are of minimum legal age.)
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying, with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Are you able to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis with or without a reasonable accommodation?
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