Forklift Drivers Wanted- Must Have Experience - Stand-up/Sit-Down

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Material Handler/Forklift Operator

General Duties & Functions

• ·Operates logistics equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards
• ·Receives incoming goods, check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices
• ·Picks orders, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to orders
• ·Troubleshoots day-to-day shop floor logistics flow issues pertaining to the delivery and retrieval of raw material and finished goods
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks - periodically requiring physical moving and lifting of product weighing up to 50lbs
• Designates and organize warehouse stock by product skew and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for forklift maneuverability and for overflow of raw material and finished goods storage
• Compiles and submits regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregate defective product from normal flow of inventory
• Assists in verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type
• Notifies leadership of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory counts
• Operates powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintain an operator license, if required
• ·Enters data into logistics management systems to maintain up-to-date records and retrieve stored information to respond to inquiries

Skills/Qualifications

• ·Experience driving/operating a forklift, retrieving and delivering material in tight places and narrow aisles, loading and unloading semi-trailers and operating a forklift in a high bay storage facility
• ·Ability to maintain good production flow by processing raw materials and finished good tires promptly and reacting to non-compliances and changes quickly
• ·Possess basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required using logistics management systems
• ·Ability to operate with speed and accuracy
• ·Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
• ·Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• ·Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
• ·Ability to successfully complete the pre-hire basic skills test and assessments
• ·Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screen
• ·Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a high bay logistics/warehouse storage environment preferred

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials
• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping,
• Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
• Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product
• Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels
• Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate
  work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical equipment and vibration
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be
  assigned.