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Cengage Group Forklift Operator in Independence, Kentucky

We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .

What you'll do here:

As a valued member of the distribution team, the primary objective for this position is to safely and accurately navigate powered industrial trucks (PIT) to aid in picking and returning inventory to and from shelving racks at heights up to 40 feet.

You will also be responsible for safely transporting inventory from one point to another using the vital powered industrial truck(s). This position requires physical fitness to continuously reach for product followed by lifting, pushing, pulling and stacking product on pallets at a maximum of 40 feet.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • You will use appropriate PIT to unload trailers on receiving dock in a safe manner.

  • Use radio frequency (RF) equipment to fill full-case orders.

  • Memorize and apply phonetic alphabet to accurately use voice directed picking system.

  • Use sight recognition and matching of alpha and numeric listings to ensure accurate inventory and order placement.

  • You will replenish full-cases to picking shelves.

  • Conduct product moves as directed.

  • You will accurately follow all pallet-layer configurations.

  • Ensure pallets are safely/accurately stacked to full capacity.

  • Use fall protection/safety harnesses in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.

  • You will perform consistent counting of product and pallets.

  • Continuously lift (including overhead), push, pull, reach and stack full cases (up to 50 lbs) while maintaining efficiency levels at or above standard.

  • Be committed to the team effort.

  • You will also have other duties as requested.

Types of Equipment used:

  • Turret stock picker, cherry picker/order picker, runner, reach truck, RC truck, pallet jack

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • At least 18 years of age.

  • Skilled in site recognition/matching of numeric and alpha groupings.

  • Able to comprehend simple instructions.

  • You should have the skills to write legibly.

  • You will have the opportunity to exhibit your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.

  • Be flexible with work hours.

  • Basic computer experience.

  • Stand and walk for 8-10 hours.

  • Follow all safety practices and policies.

  • Maintain appropriate PIT certifications.

  • Adequate computer experience or prior RF unit experience.

Preferred:

  • PIT experience.

  • RF experience.

  • Distribution experience.

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. You may view Cengage’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here (https://www.cengagegroup.com/news/perspectives/2024/cengage-group-total-rewards-philosophy/) to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy .

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$17.00 - $21.00 USD

Cengage Group , a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms.

We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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