1st shift Forklift Operator/Loader Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
Drive Medical
Summary
Drive Medical is hiring 1st shift Warehouse Loaders to join our team. Teammates will operate a stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack to load trucks, working with medical devices ranging from canes to wheelchairs and in-home hospital beds.
Job description
Schedule
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm.
Job Duties
- Loading/Unloading medical equipment
- Accurately loads trailer with customer orders
- Follow and adhere to daily checklist for trailers and all equipment
- Operates an electric pallet jack or pacer to transport product to load/unload trailers and organize dock floor
- Staging equipment, etc.
- Utilize equipment to properly wrap and secure product to pallets
- Record numbers of pallets handled or moved using load manifest sheets to record trailers loaded
- Maintain the accuracy of loading with proper Bill of Ladings (BOL)
- Verify orders are complete prior to shipping
- Communicate the status of trucks with supervisors and other coordinators
- Use of banding machine to strap pallets as needed
- Develop an attitude and participate in an environment of continuous improvement
Requirements
- Forklift experience required
- Ability to operate a stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack
- Ability to perform physical warehouse tasks
- Adherence to safety checklists
- Effective communication with supervisors and coordinators
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- 18 Days PTO
- 7 Company Holidays
- Monthly Production Bonus
- Shift Differentials
Company overview
Drive Medical, operating as Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, is a leading global manufacturer of durable medical equipment founded in 2000 and headquartered in Port Washington, New York. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and distributing a comprehensive portfolio of over 3,500 healthcare products that enhance quality of life and promote patient independence. Their extensive product line includes mobility solutions (wheelchairs, walkers, rollators), respiratory care equipment (oxygen concentrators, sleep therapy devices), bath safety products, patient room equipment, bariatric solutions, pediatric rehabilitation products, and personal care devices. Following the strategic acquisition of DeVilbiss Healthcare in 2015, the company expanded its respiratory care offerings and strengthened its global presence. Drive Medical serves diverse healthcare markets including homecare providers, long-term care facilities, healthcare professionals, government agencies, and retailers across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international regions. With a mission to lead the world with innovative healthcare solutions, the company operates manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide and maintains a strong commitment to operational efficiency, customer experience, and market leadership in the durable medical equipment sector.