1ST SHIFT SHIPPING FORKLIFT OPERATOR

TITLE :                                   Forklift Operator - Shipping

STATUS :                                Hourly

DEPARTMENT :                   Materials

REPORTS TO :                      Materials Supervisor

PURPOSE :

To perform the production process in order to optimize the use of all resources in meeting and / or exceeding established plant goals and client / customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Learn and execute shipping procedure for trucks in computer system, trailer report, shipping log
• Operate the forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Load and unload trucks as necessary
• Perform daily and periodic maintenance checks on the forklift and support the maintenance team during major repairs or scheduled preventive maintenance
• Banding and wrapping wood products at a constant pace to maintain production and delivery requirements
• Correctly place inventory tags or pallet tickets on loads of wood products
• Deliver pallets to machine centers as needed
• Empty dumpsters following waste removal standards
• Train new or back-up material handlers and forklift drivers as needed
• Inspect and verify finished materials loads prior to shipping
• Tag all finished materials with shipping control tickets for shipment to component areas
• Support the mission / vision of the company through daily tasks and behavior that aligns with company culture / CITE principles.
• Must learn to operate computer related software.
• Cross train in other machine centers as requested
• Be willing to participate in BBS activities and BBS teams
• Must be forklift certified by AWC
• Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor or other member of plant leadership

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Education, Experience and Skills

Language Skills :

Must read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders.  Must communicate effectively with co-workers and customers / clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills :

Use basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction,  multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.

Reasoning Skills :

Perceive problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the work area to position oneself to complete essential functions. The employee is required to move material weighing up to 50 pounds in correct position and inspect for any defects in product.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.  The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection.   Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is required. Job may require heavy overtime as production demands.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and / or expression; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability, which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Disabled