Warehouse Forklift Driver

Schedule

Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm

Compensation

$19.70

Essential Functions

• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards
• Operates a lift truck by driving backwards and twisting to be able to look in the direction of travel on a continual basis
• Operates a lift truck all shift
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning or recharging batteries, and refers defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance
• Moves controls to drive lift trucks and transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas
• Moves levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material
• Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas
• Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment
• Maintains reliable attendance for scheduled shifts
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed

Material Handler Functional Categories

All material handlers will be expected to learn and have proficiency in each function category:

Receiving

• Unloads products from tractor-trailers and rail containers (manually and with equipment)
• Verifies product received is identified and counted accurately
• Inspects condition of received product, removes damaged or non-conforming products
• Processes defective product as per standard operating procedure
• Scans pallet barcode using RF equipment
• Moves and places product safely and securely in its proper storage location using heavy equipment

Stager/Order Picker

• Receives and evaluates printed order for order selection and preparation requirements
• Fills orders by accurately picking product from storage areas utilizing pre-determined product stacking guidelines
• Uses scanning device and computer as needed to ensure order accuracy
• Corrects shortages, over-counts and incorrect batch codes as needed

Truck Loaders

• Moves products from staging areas and/or directly from storage into trailer
• Inspects trucks for quality and sanitary requirements
• Verifies markings, trailer numbers, and shipping documents
• Fills truck using designated loading patterns and guidelines
• Properly secures the load for travel

Position Qualifications

• Attendance – Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time; ability and willingness to work voluntary/mandatory overtime required during all busy seasons
• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) in a courteous and professional manner with others; ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction
• Mathematics – Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals
• Language – Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
• Relationship Building – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and management
• Productivity – Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds established guidelines; ability to work independently without interruptions
• Paperwork Completion – Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately and according to established guidelines; properly count, document or scan the number of units as needed by the function being performed
• Paperwork Verification – Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure customer is receiving correct product; ability to inspect condition of product received and product going out to ensure quality; ability to complete evaluations on progress of Team Members
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task; ability to direct others and delegate tasks
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Experience: One (1) to two (2) years related experience in warehouse environment.

Computer Skills: Basic scanner technology.

Certificates & Licenses: Valid State Driver's License; Forklift Certification preferred.