Spherion is seeking dependable, safety-driven warehouse professionals to join the production team at a premier packaging manufacturing facility in Alexandria. This role blends material handling equipment operation with physical order fulfillment.
Location: Alexandria, LA (England Airpark area)
Responsibilities:
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Forklift Operation: Safely operate forklift to transport raw materials, moving heavy pallets of raw and finished goods throughout the facility.
Order Fulfillment: Utilize RF scanners and pick sheets to accurately locate, pull, and verify inventory numbers for outgoing shipments.
Packing & Palletizing: Manually stack, bundle, wrap, and label corrugated products according to strict customer specifications.
Logistics Support: Assist in loading and unloading freight trucks while maintaining clean, organized staging lanes and a clutter-free work environment.
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
Situational Awareness: Operating a heavy forklift in a fast-paced packaging plant requires constant alertness. Candidates must stay highly aware of blind spots, changing pedestrian foot traffic, and shifting warehouse layouts to prevent accidents.
Adaptability: Because this is a hybrid role, workers need to transition smoothly and quickly between sitting on a forklift and jumping off to manually pick, pack, stack, or label pallets depending on production line bottlenecks.
Dependability: Manufacturing plants run on tight production timelines to meet daily shipping quotas. Exceptional attendance, punctuality, and reliability are vital to keeping the packaging line moving without delays.
Education:
High School
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
Minimum 1-2 years of recent experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse setting.
Proven tracking record of picker/packer performance in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand for long periods and regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be willing to submit to a standard background check and drug screen.
Successful completion of a Spherion/client forklift operator assessment before placement.
Apply online with your current resume that highlights your relevant skills today!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).