Forklift Operator - Sioux Center, IA - Interstates, Inc.

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Interstates is currently seeking a full-time Forklift Operator to join our Sioux Center manufacturing team. This role will provide direct support to our Manufacturing team, as defined in the primary job duties section, below. An ideal candidate will be results driven, safety-minded, and work well with a team. Interstates seeks ambitious, innovative individuals, with the ability to grow and maintain value-added relationships with our team and external customers. 

At Interstates, we offer competitive salary and fantastic benefits for you and your family. We place tremendous focus on training our employees while providing challenges and career development opportunities, so that each team member has the ability to reach their full potential.

What we can offer: 

• Competitive WEEKLY Pay + Per Diem (when applicable) 
• Company Sponsored Holiday & Team Building Celebrations 
• Work/Life Balance (Average 45-50 hours/week) 
• Family-Like Culture - A team that cares about you as a whole person, not just what you do for work 
• Advancement Opportunities 

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Matching 401k program
• Pay for performance bonuses.
• HSA contributions
• Day Time Hours

Interstates' Story

We meet the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For seventy years, we've tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions. We started out as a small electric company, and have evolved into an organization with over 1000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. During this evolution, the most impressive thing we have built is our team! At Interstates we treat each other like family, because the foundation of our success is our team. We have created a collaborative workplace based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading materials and maintaining inventory within the facility

• Operates lifting equipment to move products and materials within the facility and storage yard
• Loads/unloads products and materials - includes strapping, bracing, and/or padding to prevent damage
• Unpacks, verifies, and records incoming merchandise and material - ensures accuracy/condition, reports discrepancies/damage
• Assembles wooden or cardboard containers, or selects pre-assembled containers - prepares manufactured goods for shipment
• Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies
• Responsible for light vehicle maintenance (lift and automobile)
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or GED.  Must be able to work with machinery such as a forklift. 

Travel: Travel will be minimal for this position (1-2 day trips per month).

Interstates is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer and provides a drug-free work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, this role is often exposed to high/precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and all outside weather conditions. This role is expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of our work and our client base, this role may involve tasks in an environment exposed to dust. Candidates should be comfortable working in these conditions and complying with safety standards to protect their well-being.