Forklift Operator II - Boosting 1st Shift

At Kenco Logistics, you're more than just a team member-you're part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward-one shipment at a time.

About the Position

The Boosting Associate supports warehouse and distribution operations by safely handling, charging, and monitoring industrial batteries while also performing material handling duties. This role operates powered equipment, ensures proper battery charging cycles, and maintains a safe, compliant work environment. The position focuses on operational execution and continuous battery care rather than diagnostic or repair work.

Functions

• Safely operates powered industrial equipment to move products and materials for distribution.

• Loads, unloads, and stores products and/or materials in designated areas.

• Performs pallet breakdown, stacking, and restacking as required.

• Connects batteries in series prior to charging (boosting) following safety procedures.

• Attaches charger leads to battery posts or connectors and initiates the charging process.

• Monitors battery charging by reading meters and adjusting charge parameters to control time and current flow.

• Wears required personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

• Welder's jacket

• Face shield

• Shock-resistant gloves

• Maintains a safe work environment by following all safety protocols.

• Communicates and promptly reports any incidents, safety concerns, or equipment issues to a supervisor.

• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness and organization.

• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina and mobility including ability to reach, kneel and bend.
• Ability to lift, push and pull required load (usually about 50lbs).

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less.
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

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The approximate pay range for this job is:

$17.82 - $26.71

Benefits offered:

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts

• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and Supplemental Life

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)

• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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