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Form of workJob Summary:
The Forklift operators shares in the overall responsibilities and mission of the Material Handling Team while, specifically, overseeing the smooth flow of the outbound lines while maintaining an organized warehouse
Duties and Responsibilities
As bundles of boxes make it down the line, it is the responsibility of the material handler to operate a forklift safely, palletize (if necessary) the bundles, put away product in an efficient and safe manner, and organize warehouse.
Job Requirements and Qualifications
- The ideal candidate for this position will be a dependable, trustworthy, action-oriented team member who places a high value on helping others to ensure responsibilities of the team are successfully completed.
- Other important personal attributes include:
- Natural attention to detail, highly organized, and a bias for action.
- Relational person that believes in the value of trusting and respecting people.
- Ability to manage complexities and deal with ambiguity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Quick-thinking
- Effective communication skills using tact and professionalism.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy.
- 1 to 2 years of experience in shipping, warehousing, and trucking areas preferred.
- This is an onsite job, though occasional after-hours or weekend and off-shift presence.
- Job is Monday- Thursday with occasional Friday work.
- Working knowledge of industrial safety
- Basic computer skills
- Packaging industry experience (paperboard and/or corrugated) is a plus
- Operational experience in an environment of skid-level shipping and handling.
- Ability to operate a Tractor Trailer in the yard is required. Training will be provided if needed.
- Be aware of all DOT regulations pertaining to movement of trucks and trailers in the yard and limited use on our street.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Agile, Lean or Six Sigma training is desirable
- Ability to walk the dock area throughout the day and occasionally ride in a truck is required
- Ability to operate and understand the operational limits of fork trucks.
- Knowledge of equipment and methods to conduct day to day inspection and vehicle maintenance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in time management, multi-tasking, critical thinking, communicating, and listening.
Physical Requirements
- Bending, lifting of up to 75 pounds, ability to climb into and out of tractors, ability to walk inside and outside in all weather
This role is a member of the Material handling team and as such should support the mission and occasionally help with the following:
Material Handling Team Summary of Responsibilities:
The primary mission of the Material Handling Team is to:
- Work as a team
- Cross-train into other Material Handler roles
- Pick orders
- Unload/Load trucks promptly and on time, including sheet material, to minimize wait times according to goals and metrics determined by the Distribution Team
- When unloading a truck, check for damages (good looking units when unloaded)
- Keep stock in dock
- Place item(s) on pallet correctly and safely
- Put away raw materials with care
- Scan all movements of materials
- Scan materials into proper locations
- Receiving finished goods
- Keep all paperwork in order and submitted as instructed
- Maintain and store stock in a prompt, safe, and efficient manner
- Organize warehouse stock
- Ensure that forklift trucks and semi-tractors and trailers are properly working; communicate tractor-trailer issues to Transportation Supervisor
- Perform housekeeping on a continuous basis to ensure a clean and safe working environment
- Identify and suggest ways to improve cycle time, reduce errors, or reduce the cost of processing (minimize touches)
- Set up next shift for success by ensuring correct trailers are in the dock area and machines are loaded properly to reduce downtime
- Follow special instructions
We offer:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Company match 401k
Paid Holidays
Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement
Fun working environment!
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or any other legally protected status.
