Forklift Operator
Valid Drivers License
No criminal background
Must be familiar with the reach, order picker, dock stocker
Flexible shifts
Mandatory Overtime

All positions require a High School Diploma.

Applications are accepted Mondays   9am-12pm

What you SHOULD Include in Your Resume:

• Name, Address, Phone Number(s), Email Address
• Objective/Persona
• Work Experience - Include Job Titles & Dates of Employment
• Company Names
• Responsibilities
• Education
• Special Skills
• Awards/Endorsements
• Certifications and Accreditations

What you SHOULD NOT Include in Your Resume:

• Document “titles” Your “title” is your name & contact information.
• Availability
• Reason for Leaving
• References (Provide these when asked)
• Salary
• Abbreviations and Jargon
• Mention of age, race, sex, national origin, marital status
• Social Security number or Date of Birth

Getting Started

• Current or Last Employer
• Starting Date, Leaving Date
• Company Description
• Title and no more than three sentences that describe your responsibilities
• Duties: What were your major duties in this position?
• Skills, Results

Tips for Preparing an Objective/Background Summary

• Focus on how you would benefit the employer.
• Don't be vague. Steer clear from statements that say nothing substantial about your career goal.
• Keep it concise and targeted.

Formatting Tips

• Clean and neat
• Easy to read
• White space is okay
• Proofread (double check your spelling and your grammar)
• Try to keep it to one page.
• Use only one font style
• Utilize bold and italicized fonts
• Use high quality paper
  

PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW

Being prepared can make all the difference in your ability to show your confidence and use the interview to your advantage. Interviewers often relate how well you prepare for the interview to how well you prepare for the job. So, before your interview:

• Learn as much as you can about the employer and be ready to ask questions.
• Learn as much as possible about the job description before or during the interview.
• Review the information on your resume.
• Practice interviewing with a friend or in front of a mirror.
• Know how to get to your interview – before you leave for the interview print out directions.
• Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast.
• Dress in appropriate business attire.
• Print several copies of your resume to take with you to the interview.
• Arrive 5-10 minutes early.

APPROPRIATE BUSINESS ATTIRE

For Men:

• Conservative, two-piece business suit
• Long-sleeved dress shirt
• Matching tie
• For more informal situations, a conservative sports coat and pressed dress slacks with coordinating shirt and tie is acceptable
• Polished, presentable dress shoes
• Belt should always match your shoes
• Facial hair neatly trimmed
• If you have visible body parts pierced, most experts recommend removing all jewelry, including earrings in business situations
• Avoid excessive cologne

For Women:

• Jacket with coordinating skirt or pants
• A conservative dress is an option, but should always be accented with a jacket
• Skirt length should be a little below the knee or a little above the knee (no mini skirts)
• Blouses or tops should compliment your suit (not to low cut)
• Shoes should be professional and clean
• Jewelry should be conservative
• Make-up should be natural and flattering
• Long hair should be pulled back from your face
• Avoid excessive perfume
  

QUESTIONS ASKED BY EMPLOYERS

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your hobbies?
• Describe your ideal job.
• Why did you choose to interview with our company?
• What do you consider your greatest strengths/weaknesses?
• What does success mean to you?
• Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them?
• Of which accomplishments are you most proud?
• How does your work experience relate to this job?
• What motivates you most in a job?
• Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?
• What do you know about our organization?
• Where do you plan to be in five years? Ten years?
• What job-related skills have you developed?
• Did you work while you were going to school?
• What did you enjoy most about your last employment? Least?
• Have you ever quit a job? Why?
• Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.
• Give an example of a time in which you worked well under pressure.
• How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work?
• Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own?
• Would you be successful working with a team?
• What other types of positions are you considering?
• How do you feel about a structured environment?
• How do you feel about working overtime?
• What self-improvement steps are you currently taking?
• What do you dislike about your current situation? Supervisor?
• What areas do you weigh before making a career change?
• How do you make decisions?

These are just some examples of questions potential employers may ask. Be sure to be ready.

QUESTIONS TO ASK EMPLOYERS

• What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?
• Why is this position open?
• Why did the person leave who held this position previously?
• What would you like done differently by the next person who fills this job?
• What is the #1 priority for this position?
• What kind of support does this position receive in terms of people and finances?
• Where could a person go who is successful in this position?
• In what ways has this organization been most successful in terms of products and services over the years?
• What products or services are in the development stage now?
• What are your growth projections for the next year?
• Have you cut your staff in the last three years?
• How is one judged?
• What accounts for success?
• How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
• What are the most critical factors for success in your business?
• Where do you see the company going in the next few years?
• In what ways is a career with your company better than one with your competitors?
• What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share?
• Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
• How would you describe your own management style?
• How do you like your people to communicate with you?

These are just a few questions you can ask. After researching the company there may be other question you may want to ask the employer.

DURING THE INTERVIEW

• The first interview is all about what YOU can do for them. This is not the time to ask questions about salary, benefits or vacation.
• Remain positive throughout the interview.
• Be able to discuss any questions your resume might raise. Do your homework
• Give accurate and complete responses. Don’t ramble.
• Be able to answer behavioral-based questions.
• Know what abilities and skills you have developed through work experience, school work or volunteer work.
• Review your work experience and be able to discuss the duties and responsibilities.
• Talk about accomplishments you've had on the job.
• For students who don’t have much practical work experience, talk about what courses or class projects that apply to the job for which you are interviewing.
• Be honest and do not give false information when asked about your strengths and weakness.
• Discuss how you are making efforts to strengthen a weakness. Again, do your homework
• When given an opening by the interviewer, ask questions.
• End the interview but telling the hiring manager “thank you” for his/her time.
• If you want the job, tell him/her how excited you are about the opportunity.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Write a personal “thank you” note to the interviewer to make a positive impression. This “thank you” note could distinguish you from the other candidates.

The “thank you” note should be handwritten (and in blue ink) and contain the following:

1. Thank them for their time, that you enjoyed meeting them and seeing their facilities.
2. Benefit to the company: In looking at the position, you feel you are a good fit for the position, stating specific skills or experience related to the job.
3. Benefit to you: Why it is a good opportunity: grow and expand your knowledge, exciting, challenging, utilizing your skills…
4. Thank them again for their time and state you are looking forward to hearing from them.