Forklift Operator

Xpedient is a full-service 3rd party logistics provider. We have experience helping a diverse client base in warehousing services, transportation management, supply chain management, order fulfillment and labor needs.

Shift: 5am - 1:30pm
Hourly: $18.50

Summary

This person will perform the duties of a Tire Freight Handler and a Forklift Operator. This person will be responsible for manually loading and/or unloading and stacking tires from/to containers and trailers onto pallets and moving pallets using a manual pallet jack. In addition to operating a Cherry Picker and Sit Down Forklift.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manually stack tires into or onto containers, trailers or pallets.
• Utilize proper tire stacking procedures to ensure tires are stacked in a safe, secure and stable manner.
• Properly sort tires before loading or unloading per paperwork specifications.
• Verify correct and suitable trailers are used per paperwork specifications.
• Accurately provide tire counts by correctly filling out proper paperwork.
• Execute assigned unload/loading production schedule as assigned by supervisor/site management.
• Conduct operations in a manner promoting safety
• Must be super-efficient in all tasks required
• Put away inbound shipments/move product to storage locations using a forklift
• Picking cases by the each onto pallets using the powered equipment
• Prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and correct item is staged for loading
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy
• Report quality variances
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Assist in any required physical inventories
• Adheres to all corporate and site specific policies/procedures, safety rules, and OSHA/MSDS standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions, and to code applicable documents

Minimum Qualifications and Physical Demands

• Ability to constantly lift up to 70lbs for prolonged periods of time.
• Minimum of 6 months of forklift and warehouse experience
• Cherry Picker and Sit-down lift experience required
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.
• Strong attention to details, accuracy and accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, fast-pace work environment.
• Ability to handle physical expectations of this role
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly.

Safety

• Observe and follow health and safety regulations
• Enforces operating instructions and safety policies.
• Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures
• Maintain detailed records of safety incidents
• Assign designated safety personnel
• Maintain warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Xpedient Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Xpedient offers competitive wages, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision and life), paid time off and holidays.