Forklift Operator Ii

Company:
Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family Group:
Vehicle Operations
Job Profile:
Forklift Operator II
Management Level:
Individual Contributor
Travel %:
No
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Job Description:
This position is responsible for safely picking up, storing, loading transports and setting non-drivable vehicles for sale with the use of a Front End Loader/Forklift equipped with 15- 17 foot forks. Vehicles are of varying sizes and conditions, with loose or hanging parts; attention to detail and safety is essential in protecting employees and customers.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-trip safety inspections before beginning work for the day
• Make minor adjustment and/or request repairs in writing to the mechanic or supervisor
• Safely load, unload, rearrange, and maneuver Forklift/Loader with 15-17 foot forks throughout the auction lot
• Read stock numbers on the computer screen and verify the stock number and vehicle information directly from vehicle before loading onto forks
• Move vehicles to inventory staging, sale stalls, or storage as determined by lot location paperwork or computer screens
• Move vehicles into garage or other sheltered areas for insurance inspections, vehicle repairs, or as requested by supervisor
• Load vehicles on transports or fleet trucks for transportation off of the lot
• Plow snow when required by season and/or location

Change & Innovation

• Frequently considers what the best way to do things and looks for ways to streamline and/or improve work processes
• Draws from a variety of sources and experiences to identify alternative solutions
• Adapts in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty
• Embraces changes affecting one's area

Customer Focus

• Focuses on customer needs and preferences in delivering work product
• Delivers impactful, timely solutions that are meaningful to the customer
• Follows up with customers to ensure problems are solved
• Shares information and explains procedures in a way that is easy for others to understand
• Adapts personal style and approach to quickly establish rapport and maintains professional demeanor in all customer situations

Collaboration

• Demonstrates "we versus me" thinking
• Willingly provides assistance and support to others
• Works cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Addresses and resolves conflict directly and constructively
• Builds a relationship network within and across departments

Drives Results

• Plans appropriately for daily work and projects
• Delivers consistently strong performance that co-workers can rely upon
• Ensures manager and others are advised of problems or obstacles in sufficient time for action to be taken
• Recognizes when to escalate a problem to the next level and when to handle it individually
• Negotiates/re-negotiates priorities and competing demands for one's time
• Maintains a proper pace

Effective Communication

• Block vehicles when necessary and check for fluid leaks
• Position reports to the Yard Supervisor
• Provides clear and thorough information to others (e.g., verbal, written, email, Performs other responsibilities as required by management. presentations, meetings)
• Listens actively and carefully to others' opinions and ideas
• Shares viewpoints openly and directly with others
• Shares timely information with relevant parties

Develops Self and Others

• Seeks opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills
• Shares own experience and expertise with others
• Accepts feedback openly, without becoming defensive
• Learns from experiences, including successes, setbacks, and/or resistance

Qualifications
Education & Specialized Knowledge

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to pass OSHA forklift/heavy equipment certification program with recertification Knowledge every 3 years
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required
• Experience 1 to 3 years experience preferred operating heavy equipment
• Effective communication and organization skills required
• Basic computer skills and the ability to utilize a portable terminal, brick, etc. preferred
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service essential
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb
• Ability to spend prolonged periods of time sitting in cab of forklift/loader
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to remain focused and vigilant regarding surroundings and hazards on lot

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold
• Potential to spend up to 50% of shift out of the cab and outdoors
• Driving and maneuvering forklift/pader in difficult situations with light to heavy crowds and traffic
• Loading and unloading vehicles in various weather conditions

About Us:
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.