MHE2, General Forklift

About the role

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Report quality variances
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
• Assist in physical inventories
• Ensure proper stock rotation
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can't be self-corrected to the leadership team
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.)
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Friendly, open-door company culture

Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday 02:30PM-11:00PM and Saturday 09:00AM – 01:00PM