LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR II (Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360)

Primary Objective

Operate sit down forklift and ensure timely movement of finished goods inventory into warehouse locations.

Duties

• Operates sit down forklift to transport materials between packaging, loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
• Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
• Ensures pack line areas and machines are filled with packaging supplies.
• Places empty pallets in location and attaches bar codes (pallet feet).
• Assists in the unloading of shuttles on and loading of trucks.
• Pulls bulk pallets of flooring from warehouse to docks.
• Loads trailers in support of the direct loading program in a safe, efficient manner avoiding damage to newly created product with proper loading techniques.
• Inspects pallets for quality assurance at designated times based on volume and product.
• Maintains proper housekeeping in the outfeed area (sweeping, emptying trash/recycling bins and dumpsters).
• Attends any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

Type of Experience and Knowledge

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• 6+ months forklift experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to operate a computer.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Frequent lifting up to 40 pounds.