Operator - Forklift Truck Jockey

Division: North Alabama • Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

About Us

Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability. Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on-the-job training, learning, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs, and much more)
• Competitive compensation
• CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5,250 for CDL school tuition (for qualified candidates)

Responsibilities

• Safely move product using powered industrial equipment
• Move tractor/trailers to designated dock or parking space
• Drop and hook trailers as needed
• Chock trucks using glad hands to prevent trucks from pulling off
• Operate powered industrial equipment while following UNITED safety policy
• Verify all product/full goods/raw materials incoming and outgoing
• Stack loads properly
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform daily forklift inspections
• Correctly rotate product/materials
• Follow all warehouse operating procedures
• Perform duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED’s Fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company-provided resources and technology
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 to 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• Truck operation experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or flexible schedule as required
• Ability to work with all functional team members

Physical Requirements

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety-toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

Requirement Frequency Sit Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) Stand Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Walk Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Bend Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Kneel/Squat Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Climb Stairs Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) Crawling None = 0% (0 hrs) Overhead Reach Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Typing None = 0% (0 hrs) Vehicle Operation Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) PPE/Special Clothing Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs) Grasp Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Push/Pull Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs) Fine Manipulation Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) Lift up to 50 lbs Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) Carry up to 50 lbs Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) Pushing up to 50 lbs Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) Pulling up to 50 lbs Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs) Exposure to Water Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) Exposure to Chemicals Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) Exposure to Weather Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs) Exposure to Noise Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)