Warehouse Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Distribution / Warehouse Forklift Associates are responsible for pulling and staging orders on the shipping floor. These orders will be loaded onto a truck trailer with elongated skids by means of a forklift.

Associates must be flexible to ever-changing priorities to accommodate customer demands and are expected to work in a safe, productive and cooperative manner in accordance with Ply Gem policies and procedures.

• Complete all tasks as assigned by Distribution department leadership
• Read, understand, and follow the steps outlined in SOPs for each task being performed
• Take prompt corrective action to eliminate safety hazards and minimize downtime
• Complete required documentation in a complete, legible, and accurate manner
• Perform any daily PM or check sheets as needed on motorized equipment as outlined in procedures / policies
• Change batteries and / or gas tanks on motorized equipment
• Report maintenance needs to appropriate personnel
• Keep equipment clean and free of debris
• Organize and maintain all work areas in a neat and orderly fashion. Encourage accountability with peers and others to ensure quality of performance which will support inventory accuracy and eliminate shipping variances
• Properly manage all wastes generated, including segregation of recyclable materials, and segregation of hazardous wastes by type
• Take steps to minimize the amount of waste generated
• Facilitate transfer of production / ordering signals through use of Kanban, delay cards, and delay summary reports

Qualifications

• Experienced forklift operator Required
• Prior experience in preparing shipping labels and maintaining documents
• Proven work history in demonstrating a systematic approach in carrying out work assignments
• Must be able to read, write and be able to perform basic math skills as job duties require
• Must have good eye / hand coordination, excellent manual dexterity including a skill to use hand and electrical tools, and an ability to read and comprehend numbers
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds continuously above shoulder height and below waist height
• Must be detailed oriented, possess good communication skills, and interact well with others
• Must be able to separate product by profiling color
• Work in warehouse environment with exposure to equipment noise, temperature extremes, and dust
• Position requires continual lifting, twisting, and bending
• Must be proficient in the use of a claw hammer, pneumatic nail gun, pneumatic bander, and an electric skill saw. Safety glasses and ear plugs must be utilized as instructed
• Must be willing to obtain a license to operate motorized equipment
• Safe work performance is always required from each Associate
• Perform all duties and responsibilities safely in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
• Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions
25 days ago