Cargo Force Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Level 1-Part Time Starting Pay $16.50/HR
Job Summary
Performs a variety of duties to facilitate the receipt, movement, storage and shipment of parts and materials within the warehouse. Uses forklift/power truck, single purpose pushcart or hand truck to accomplish assigned tasks.
Skill Level
Semi-Skilled per the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
Physical Demands
Medium to Heavy Level Labor as defined by the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Exerting force of 20 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light to Medium work. Position requires ability to constantly reach and handle objects, and frequently utilizes hands for fine finger manipulation. Occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, crawl, kneel and hear.
Essential Job Functions
Unloads received freight containers using forklift/power truck.
Opens received cargo containers, inspects for part number, quantity and for visual defects.
Receives and/or Sorts materials and scans bar code utilizing handheld scanner.
Must be able to constantly reach and handle objects, and frequently utilizes hands for fine finger manipulation.
Uses upper and lower extremities repetitively to move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, under loaded pallets, and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Scans bar codes of individual items for correct storage location.
Bending, twisting, reaching, fingering and handling necessary to move items to designated area.
Exerts force of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Stores, stocks and picks parts from assigned stock using forklift/power truck, single purpose pushcart or hand truck.
Pulls cart with 25 pounds of force.
Pushes cart with up to 35 pounds of force.
Bending, twisting, reaching and fingering and handling necessary to pick, pack, sort and stock items. Constant standing, lifting, pushing/pulling and walking required.
Items may weigh up to 50 lbs.
Sorts parts by destination and packs parts in the assigned box or container to prepare for shipping. Identifies correct part on computer and picks parts from assigned stock using forklift or power truck. Bending, twisting, reaching and fingering and handling necessary to pick items from shelves, wrap items in bubble wrap or other packing material and placing items into cartons for shipment.
May pull pallet off of shelf using 15 lbs. of force, pallet may weigh up to 45 lbs.
Constant standing and walking necessary.
Places bar code onto item after packaging and uses handheld scanner to scan item.
Operates standard manual and automatic equipment, such as electronic scales, foam machine, paper cutter, shrink-wrapper and automatic bagger.
May constantly reach and handle objects and frequently utilizes hands for fine finger manipulation.
Ships out packaged cargo to assigned destination.
Uses upper and lower extremities repetitively to move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, under loaded pallets, and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Uses forklift and power equipment in loading of trucks with outgoing shipments.
Uses upper and lower extremities repetitively to move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, under loaded pallets, and transports load to designated area. Scans items loaded into outgoing trucks.
Delivers materials to various departments and locations following prescribed practice or instructions.
Performs other duties as directed by warehouse management.
Other Job Functions
Delivers materials to work areas as directed, using forklift.
Stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer.
May unload materials and goods from incoming trucks using hand truck or pushcart. May lift 108-inch pallets weighing over 50 lbs.
Organizational Contacts
Has daily contact with warehouse supervision and coworkers.
May have occasional contact with truckers in unloading/loading of trailers, receiving and shipping of parts.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
Experience: Experience in warehouse operations desired.
2 - 4 years of experience in warehouse operations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One (1) year of previous experience as a forklift operator.
Other: Must be able to read and write English fluently.
Must be able to follow established practices and procedures in a disciplined manner.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and to remain on feet for the majority of work hours.
Physical Requirements
Sitting-Occasionally
Reading-Regularly
Listening-Continuously
Standing-Continuously
Bending-Continuously
Walking-Continuously
Talking-Regularly
Climbing-Occasionally
Lifting 50 lb.-Regularly
Carrying 50 lb.-Regularly
Pushing 100 lb.-Regularly
Pulling 100 lb.-Regularly
Handle small parts-Continuously
See Colors-Continuously
Other
Working Environment
Warehouse, non-climate controlled environment. Relatively warm in summer and cold in winter.
STAFF EMPLOYEE
Job Skills and Competence
Keeps well organized work area and handles paperwork in organized manner.
Produces high quantity of work output on a regular basis.
Produces high quality work output and shows concern for quality standards.
Responds to requests for information in a timely manner.
Performs assignments with limited supervision and direction.
Shows initiative to learn new duties and to improve job performance.
Teamwork
Works well with others. Willingly assists others, provides break relief, etc.
Shows flexibility. Willing to work overtime, perform added duties and change procedures.
Follows established standards, processes and procedures.
Communicates well. Passes along information, work updates and shift status information.
Treats others with courtesy, respect and cooperation.
Is accepting of limitations and imperfections of company and others. Accepts work feedback and critiques with an open mind.
Customer Service (For either Internal or External Customers)
Is dependable in providing help when requested.
Meets job timelines and deadlines as agreed.
Responds to customer needs/requests in a timely manner.
Is willing to assist, listens well, suggests helpful alternatives to customer needs.
Shows service orientation. Admits mistakes, devises ways to prevent mistakes.
Shows skill in training and in learning from others.
Ensures completeness of work before sending to next group.
Individual Contributions
Demonstrates strong work ethic in attendance, punctuality and doing share of work. • Takes ownership for own work product, avoids blaming others or finger pointing.
Is able to solve "fixable" work problems on one's own, using available resources.
Communicates with integrity and honesty. Calls when sick and with adequate notice.
Shows initiative by asking questions, finding work to be done and doing extra tasks. • Works safely and reports safety hazards/actions to remedy problems.