LCI – Job Description: Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

ABOUT LCI

The mission of LCI is to provide meaningful employment for the blind and visually impaired. We accomplish this in four ways:

• EMPLOY: We are one of the largest employers of people who are blind, creating meaningful careers and lasting skills that transform their lives.
• BUILD: We create over 2, 000 products and distribute thousands more through manufacturing, retail, nationwide distribution, and e-commerce channels.
• SERVE: Many of our products are sold directly to the federal government. We were pioneers of “base supply centers, ” stores on military bases that employ the blind and visually impaired and provide mission-critical supplies to our nation’s military.
• SUPPORT: We want to end blindness forever. To that end, we engage in philanthropic efforts for research into blindness and treatment for the visually impaired.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Forklift Operator, Drives a gasoline or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklifts, clamps, and elevating platforms to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Jackson Ms–Onsite WHSE

Monday-Friday 7: 30-4: 00pm

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive & put-away of inventory
• Pick, pack, and process orders
• Stage & load orders
• Inventory & order auditing; including cycle counts
• Operate powered and manual material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean & safe work environment inside and outside of the facilities
• Perform Quality Assurance Audits
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Forklift experience and one year work experience in a warehouse environment and intermediate computer skills including internet.

Why LCI?

• Purpose-driven company driven by principles, not profit
• Reach your highest potential: upward mobility, rewarded through hard work
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• 401(k) with match and Surplus-Sharing Plans
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ten paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site Health and Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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