Equipment Services Forklift Operator

Locations: LaVergne

About the role

The EQS Forklift Operator completes material movement through moving, loading, and unloading of assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level such as forklift and pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs
• Utilize “switcher” to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock as needed
• Prepare equipment for shipping by protective wrapping as needed
• Load and unload trailers as needed, in support of delivery activities; conduct SAP/CONA via handhelds to ensure accurate accountability for loads
• Inbound and outbound to/from territories supported by Regional Operation Center; process to be completed following CCCI SOP’s
• Ensure all Outbound loads are secured, safe, and proper documentation is attached (STO)
• Perform Pre-Trips and Post Trips daily documentation, keeping work area neat and clutter-free
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed; assist with equipment staging and other movements as directed, including junking of equipment and yard maintenance

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift, pallet jack certification
• Switcher operation certification
• Class A CDL where required

Skills

• Comprehension of basic safety principles including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment
• Advanced forklift skills (single-wide)
• Ability to efficiently, safely operate forklifts in a small area
• Pallet-jack skills
• Rudimentary mechanical skills
• Operate multiple pieces of simple machinery
• Simple tool usage
• Read and follow written SOP’s or instructions
• Complete forms (handwritten and, or computer-based) to document activities and results
• Follow verbal instructions
• Intermediate math skills
• Thorough understanding of elements contributing to productivity
• Capacity to assess order building, loading workflow and choose optimum pick, load path
• Capacity to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiency
• Ability to consistently count received and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in extreme (hot, cold) temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces and broken glass
• Infrequent lifting, moving product
• Occasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
• Sitting for long periods
• Frequent getting on, off of a forklift
• Opening and closing truck dock doors

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics environment
• Understanding of truck, trailer loading strategies, and weight distribution principles

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature conditions.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Health coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Dedicated training and personalized mentorship

Pay

$17.90 - $22.54 hourly, depending on experience