Date Posted: 07/16/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 504273
Industry: Medical Equipment & Supplies
Job Title: Forklift Operator - Shipping & Receiving
Job Location: Canaan, CT, USA, 06018
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 23.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 23.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Logistics, Shipping/Receiving, Warehouse
Nice To Have Skills/Attributes: Forklift Operator
Experience Desired: Load trailers in shipping using a forklift (1 yrs); Warehouse experience or related experience and/or training (1 yrs); Forklift operator / shipping / receiving experience (0 yrs); Operate floor stretch wrapper (0 yrs)
Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
Required Education:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required Skills and Experience:
• Forklift operator / shipping / receiving experience
• Capable of performing work duties with minimal direction
• Zero (0) to one (1) year warehouse experience or related experience and/or training.
• Obtains and/or maintains appropriate licenses / training / certifications, as needed.
• Has basic skills training in an analytical / scientific method or operational process area (e.g., material handling and management, logistics, manufacturing production).
• Effective communication skills at a level co-workers and Team Lead/Supervisor can understand.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend documents written in English and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• General computer skills.
• While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, climbing, lifting, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, twisting, frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.
• The job can require lifting and/or moving over 20 lbs.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Forklift operation / Semi truck skills would be a plus, but can train
• Operate floor stretch wrapper, Can train for anything required
Forklift Operator Responsibilities:
Uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within a plant, office or warehouse. May maintain records. Develops skills in basic tasks, techniques and procedures within one skill area / process / method. Applies basic knowledge and skills to complete routine tasks consisting of prescribed steps. Works within clearly defined SOPs and / or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines. Works under general to limited supervision.
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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California Pay Equity:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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