Job Description
Job Description
Hours : Mon-Fri 6am - 2 : 30pm and occasional Saturdays
GENERAL DESCRIPTION : To insure proper loading and unloading of trucks, stacking and receiving of pallets and goods, using a forklift
Starts at $17 / hr
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Timely & regular attendance is required as stated per company policy
- Flexible to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as needed
- Safely and efficiently operate a forklift
- Perform a daily check list on equipment
- Keep up with fast pace of production, transporting pallets and storing inventory
- Remove product from trucks in a safe and efficient manner, following all safety standards, procedures and processes
- Coordinate with supervisors to ensure proper flow of inbound or outbound product
- Hand-stack pallets in appropriate manner
- Load and unload product properly to minimize damage
- Maintain and clean up in and around the pallet yard
- Turn in proper paperwork correctly and timely
- Report Incidents and / or accidents promptly to direct supervisor
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE :
- Must have 1 year of experience operating a forklift
- Basic English reading / writing and mathematical skills
- Must be able to function and operate comfortably in a very active fast-paced environment
- Must be able to apply general logic to a variety of situations and make sound, safe and logical decisions in potentially dangerous situations
- Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and / or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
- Be organized and make good use of time
- Quality assurance on pallet build
- Ensure a safe and clean work environment
- Utilize job-specific procedures and tools when needed
- Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, detail cleaning, yard maintenance and clean-up, etc. as needed
- Performing responsibilities of other positions as requested by Supervisor
- Utilize Supervisor assistance as needed
- Report any equipment problems to Supervisor and / or Site Manager
- Any and all other duties that may be assigned or deemed necessary by Supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
- Must be able to endure extreme temperatures of heat and cold throughout the workday Standing, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking continuously during the day
- Reach above shoulder level frequently
- Lifting 30 - 50 pounds frequently, lifting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally throughout the workday
- Endurance required as position entails fast-paced action continuously throughout the workday
- Must be able to withstand loud noise and distractions
- 20 / 20 Vision with Correction
Benefits include a variety of health insurance options, vacation, paid holidays and 401(k) participation
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
30+ days ago