Job Title:
Forklift Operator

Company: Wallenius Wilhelmsen

Location: Brunswick, GA

Created: 2024-04-24

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Overview Are you looking to join a company where you'll work with new, top of the line heavy equipment? Keen, a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company, is seeking Manufacturing-Forklift Operator/Heavy Equipment Processor at our equipment processing center in Brunswick, GA. YOU are invited to join us at our Open Interviews at Wallenius Wilhelmsen/Keen Transport, Brunswick, GA EVERY Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm 209 SCM Rd. (this address is directly across from our office.) Brunswick, GA 31523 We are directly across from the construction trailer. No Appointment Necessary! Join the Keen Team today! Starting pay is $19-$24 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities WHAT YOU'LL DO * Safely load/unload construction parts to/from trailers using light and/or heavy forklift * Unload equipment parts from containers * Operate various construction equipment to accomplish receiving and shipping responsibilities * Scale all loads that are pre-loaded for drivers including gross weight, axle weights, and axle groups, and verify road worthiness of trailer * Operate hand tools regularly used in loading or yard activity such as banding machines, air wrenches and hammers, or other commonly used hand tools Qualifications WHAT YOU'LL NEED * Ability to complete a full workday walking and/or standing in all reasonable weather conditions * Ability to be certified on light and heavy forklifts * Current valid driver's license * Steel-toed boots/shoes Why Join Keen? Competitive pay & benefits! * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision - eligibility after 30 days of employment! * Employee discounts within our network - hotels, airlines, and automotive * 10 days paid vacation in first year! * 401k match - up to 6%! * Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability ABOUT US Keen Transport provides the processing and transport of new construction, earthmoving, mining and agricultural equipment, and industrial machinery. Keen is a Wallenius Wilhelmsen company. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is an iconic shipping and logistics company with premium end-to-end supply chain management. Our vision is to empower people and markets through a sustainable flow of goods and services. We transport and handle cars, tractors, trains, windmills, or even whole factories for some of the most well-known companies in the world. Our eyes will always be on supreme quality in everything we do, while moving towards zero-emission logistics. We are powered by nearly 8200 people, working on vessels and at ports, at vehicle and equipment processing centers, and offices in nearly 45 countries. When added up, the effort of our global workforce keeps the world moving. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION We are a global group of people from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. Wallenius Wilhelmsen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workplace where all contributors feel they can bring their best selves every day, learn from each other, and be appreciated. We recognize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is central to our business outcomes because it touches every part of our operations and strategy. Our journey towards sustainable and integrated logistics compels us to attract people with diverse experiences, skills, and abilities.