About Jon-Don:

Jon-Don gives service contractors, facilities managers, and others everything they need to keep things clean and looking their best—whether it’s removing that one impossible carpet stain or resurfacing a massive warehouse floor. Since 1978, we’ve been providing not just the products and equipment they need, but the real-world knowledge, rolled-up sleeves approach, and rock-solid reliability they can’t find with other suppliers. Today, with 16 branches strategically located throughout the United States, we’re serving industries ranging from carpet cleaning to janitorial to restoration to concrete polishing and surface prep. Jon-Don | Let’s tackle your toughest jobs.

Job Description:

The Forklift Operator is the main certified operator of power equipment in the warehouse. In this role the associate is the material handler for the facility, and is responsible for the movement of product to and from locations beyond the reach of the regular floor personnel. This position must be able to perform all of the processes of both the Warehouse Clerks I and II and able to provide support and back up as required by the daily workload and staffing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs daily responsibilities and priorities in a safe and organized manner.
• Loads and unloads deliveries and shipments
• Picks and puts away product that is located in overstock locations.
• Consolidates pallets in overstock to maximize available capacity.
• Able to successfully complete proper Hazardous Material Handling and DOT compliance certification course.
• Performs Warehouse Clerk I and II functions when necessary.
• Maintains a clean and organized warehouse and work space at all times by “cleaning as they go” and putting equipment and tools back where they belong at the end of each use.
• Sweeps and scrubs floors.
• Assist other functions within the warehouse as necessary.
• Other tasks as required.

• Self-motivated
• High sense of urgency
• High attention to detail
• Takes initiative
• Able to work as a team.
• Able to communicate with peers and leadership
• Problem-solving/troubleshooting ability
• Ability to perform multiple task and switch between priorities.
• Willing and able to be certified to drive powered equipment in a retail environment.
• Dependable, responsible and willing to accept accountability
• Comfortable working with tables and PC’s

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations
• Exposure to noise and vibrations from a variety of equipment
• Physical activity includes:
• Standing for long periods of time
• Regular walking
• Reaching
• Stooping
• Bending
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Working on elevated platforms
• Use of hands for lifting and pulling
• Regularly lifts or moves up to 25 #’s
• Frequently lifts or moves up to 50 #’s
• Occasionally lifts or moves up to 100#
• Operation of powered equipment, such as forklifts, in a retail style environment

Benefits/Health Plans:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance coverage
• Free life insurance for all full-time employees
• Flexible spending account allowing employees to pay for certain health care expenses with pre-tax dollars
• 401k program where employees are immediately 100% vested for both the employee and employer contributions (Jon-Don matches 50% of employee contributions up to 4%)
• Holidays and personal days: 12 paid days
• Vacation: 2 weeks starting year one
• Weekly pay periods
• Corporate events
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts