Material Handler/Forklift Operator (Warehouse)

Holman Logistics is actively seeking experienced Material Handler/Forklift Operators to join our team in Conway, AR. This is an exciting opportunity to join an awesome company that truly places our employees first.

Since 1864 Holman has demonstrated a passion for innovation, leadership, and exceeding customer expectations. We care about the people who work here and provide an environment where you can apply your talents and creativity to build a rewarding career. We provide long-term career opportunities with excellent benefits to help build a foundation for you and your family.

Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $21.00 (depending on experience)

Essential Functions Statement(s)
All Material Handlers -

• Operates a lift truck by driving backward and twisting to be able to look in the direction of travel continually.
• Operates a lift truck on all shifts.
• Performs routine inspections on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning or recharging batteries, and refers defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance.
• Moves controls to drive battery-powered lift trucks and transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas.
• Moves levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed

Unloader –

• Unloads products from inbound carriers.
• Verifies that the product received is identified and counted accurately.
• Inspects the condition of all received products.
• Moves and places products safely and securely in their proper storage location.

Preloader –

• Receives and reads preload orders.
• Fills orders by accurately picking products from storage and staging that product on the spot utilizing stacking guidelines.
• Inspects and loads trucks and arranges the products within the cube of the trailer according to recommended loading practices and guidelines.
• Uses scanning devices and computers as needed to perform tasks.

Truck Loaders –

• Inspects trailers before loading products.
• Counts units on preload spot and compares with shipping documents.
• Moves products from the preload spot, and directly from storage when required, into the trailer.
• Arrange the products within the cube of the trailer according to recommended loading practices and guidelines.
• Properly secures the load for travel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)

• Attendance - Ability to work the required schedule and arrive at work on time. Ability and willingness to work the voluntary/mandatory overtime that is required to meet the daily workload.
• Communication - Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous and professional manner with others. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mathematics - Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Language – Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers. Ability to read and interpret documents such as receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write simple sentences.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Productivity - Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds the established guidelines. Ability to work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork - Completion - Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately and according to established guidelines. Properly count, document, or scan the number of units as needed by the function that is being performed.
• Paperwork - Verification - Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure the customer is receiving the correct product. Ability to inspect the condition of the product received and product going out to ensure quality.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Experience: Two (2) years related experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer or tablet skills; hand-held radio.
• Certificates & Licenses: Forklift Certification preferred. Valid Driver’s License.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Warehouse or manufacturing environment