Forklift Operator - Outbound (Rotating Shift)

Summary

Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Qualification and Experience

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  Must have experience operating a gas-powered sit-down forklift or:
• Must have experience operating a diesel-powered forklift
• 2 years’ experience working with forklifts
• Certified on a forklift
• Must be able to double stack single pallets (preferable)
• Container loading experience (preferable)
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must have experience moving large loads

Important Personal Skills

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  Adaptability
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong sense of urgency
• Good timekeeping ethic
• Cultural competence - must be able to work effectively and professionally with a diverse workforce
• Teamwork ethic

Job Tasks

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  Safety / Quality: Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements
• Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
• Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered.
• Performs the duties required by Forklift Operators depending on the department. Outbound Forklift Operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound Forklift Operators will bin-in new pallets. Inventory Forklift Operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. P&S and PRM Forklift Operators will conduct pallet movements needed b maintain production.
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties as assigned by management.