Midstates Group Hiring for Forklift Operator (pm-pm) at Aberdeen, SD Full Time

Midstates is looking for a 2nd shift Forklift Operator!

3:00pm – 11:00pm Monday through Friday

Located in Aberdeen, SD, Midstates is ranked as one of the top 135 commercial printing companies in the U.S. and Canada. The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating the forklift on the production floor. They are responsible for the equipment they operate, the inventory they handle and the safety of themselves and their co-workers as well as pedestrians in their immediate work area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment before and after each use.
• Unload/load shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. quality variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Fill slots with new stock.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
• Perform or assist in equipment maintenance as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactory. The requirements listed below are a representation of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Extensive knowledge of material handling processes.
• Excellent working knowledge of the department equipment.
• Must be flexible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Must be able to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Must be able to carry out multi-task projects simultaneously.
• Basic computer operation skills.
• Must be able to understand and clearly communicate the company’s vision.
• Regular and consistent attendance.

Perks of working at Midstates:

In addition to full benefits and a 401(k), Midstates offers a variety of other perks to our employees:

• Life insurance coverage paid for by the company
• Paid holidays
• 20% discount on all Quality Quick Print products
• Treats are provided for anyone working overtime on the weekends; from brownies to pizza to pot roast, every weekend is different!
• We have a referral bonus; recruit your friends and family and earn a bonus if they’re hired!
• We have an on-site Occupational and Physical Therapy service available for free – whether it’s a work related injury or not!
• We offer an optional Holiday Fund program – you decide how much you want withheld from your paychecks, we’ll put it into a savings account, and you’ll get it all back the payday before Thanksgiving to help with your holiday shopping!
• There are endless opportunities for job advancement! At Midstates, we prefer to promote current employees first, which is why we advertise new open positions internally before we open the position to the public.

We strive to promote a sense of community and build relationships among co-workers. As Justin Feickert, owner/CEO of Midstates Group, says, “we like to work hard and play hard.” We have all sorts of fun events every year: summer picnic, holiday party, holiday meals, dress-up days, appreciation events, fundraisers, department competitions, community involvement, giveaways, and much more! At Midstates, you are not just a number – you’re part of the family.

“The atmosphere is great, everyone gets along and it makes for a fun, enjoyable place to spend a majority of your life.” –G.B., Ticket Engineer and valued team member since 2013

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