Forklift Operator/Yard Mule Operator

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Six months to one-year verifiable experience as a certified forklift operator.
• Six months to one-year experience working with the communications within a warehouse/storage facility and in fulfilling general duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Experience in maintaining proper records and files via paper and electronic tablets.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.

LICENSING / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION

• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Valid Driver’s License

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows and complies with all TSFS policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Follow TSFS Customer Service Standards for Excellence. Each employee has the responsibility of representing the company to its customers in a way that reflects the image and reputation as a world class customer service organization.        
• As directed, in an accurate and in a timely manner, complete all work assignments and make the most effective use of their time and talent.
• Successfully completes training and cross-training with other department personnel as directed by the Supervisor.
• Ensures that documented standards for routine warehouse and safety procedures and systems are being followed.
• Meet all requirements needed to perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position, to include physical requirements.
• Able to work outside in variable weather conditions including high-temperature summer months.
• Be able to perform all essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.

5.0   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Punches in on time and is available for work at the beginning of the shift.
• Ensures that all equipment is operated in a safe manner.
• Participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Load and unload trucks carefully, without incident.
• Safely drop and hook trailers.
• Drive tractor-trailer combinations to deliver/move containers, products/materials around the facility to designated areas;
• Maintain fuel/oil levels in the equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times.
• Install container chassis supports where required.
• Monitor and report operational activities.
• A periodic check of Truck as per the checklist provided.

• Maintain communication with dispatch operations.
• Reads and understands all load/unload paperwork, documents.
• Follow proper procedures for damages.
• Keep yard / warehouse free and clear of debris and trash.
• Empties trash dumpster.
• Pulls all freight before loading, double checks freight and documents.
• Reads and understands all import and export documents.
• Measures export crates.
• Repairs any boxes as needed due to damages.
• Adds “check digit” to load sheets.
• Familiar with countries/stuffing containers.
• Understands unload sheets – do not unload any freight without unload sheet.
• Load/unload containers by hand if required.
• Understands stripping reports.
• Familiar with seal verification procedures.
• Daily inspection of forklift using checklist.
• Jumpstarts equipment, as necessary.
• Ensure that all necessary tasks are completed before the end of the shift.
• Maintain and operate other warehouse equipment in a safely manner.
• Must read, understand, and sign that their personal Job Description or Duties List is understood and can be performed properly.
• Must read and comply with all company rules, regulations and policies, and good housekeeping habits.
• Maintains cooperative and positive working relationships with customers, coworkers, peers, vendors, and the business community.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

6.0      WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will be working primarily in a warehouse environment. From this movement (outdoors and warehouse), the employee will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• The employee must be able to work outside in variable weather conditions including high-temperature summer months.

• The noise level in the work environment is higher in the warehouse and/or outdoors.
• The normal workday will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, the hours will be longer when specific projects are due; thus, some extended schedules including weekend work will be necessary.

• The physical requirements are sitting to drive mobile equipment, and walking is required within the warehouse/office area. This position requires, besides walking, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending, and flexing the arms, legs, wrists and fingers.