Forklift Operator-1st Shift

JOB SUMMARY:

Manual loading and unloading of freight with the use of a pallet jack, hand truck or forklift, general labor, and warehouse maintenance. Take full charge of the assigned dock area. Know the proper location and receiving process for all accounts. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Forklift Operator performs to the following tasks:

· Assist shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, by use of equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack, or by using forklift

· Checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing for processing by lot numbers

· Reading customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed and/or shipped

· Verify and note the count and condition of cargo received, knowing when to either refuse or accept with notation.

· Record documents to appropriate forms and/or logbooks.

· Verify that proper identification is attached.

· Sort cargo received by account or intended location, and store in proper location by part number

· Perform forklift duties and learn to cube basic loads.

· Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, storing equipment, etc.

· Perform required before-, during-, and after-operation “user maintenance” and provide required reports

· Maintain and protect all property entrusted to you in excellent condition

· Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

· Scan outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and quality control

· Ensure and comply with all procedures established to ensure product is being properly controlled

· Communicate all problems and concerns regarding shipment scanning to Team Leader

· Identify damaged items staged in outbound bays

· Inspect outbound products for quality assurance

· Accurately document results of outbound audits upon completion

· Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to operate forklift, hand truck and pallet jack.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

· Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs.

· Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

· Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents.

· Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

· Balances team and individual responsibilities.

· Consistently at work and on time.

· Able to work day, afternoon, or evening shift