Forklift Driver- Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Forklift Driver (Warehouse Associate C)

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for maintaining handling, storing, and moving materials and inventory within the warehouse, delivering and stocking materials to the proper production locations. Warehouse Associates are expected to demonstrate high levels of responsibility and accountability, working effectively and efficiently on assigned tasks and projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Essential Duties

• Deliver and retrieve materials to appropriate production areas based on established production schedule (e.g., film rolls, pallets, wickets, etc.)
• Assist in the shipping and receiving of materials, including loading/unloading trucks and verifying shipments against load/packing slips
• Safely operate material handling equipment such as forklift, motor vehicle, hydraulic cart, pallet jack, etc.
• Ensure all pallets/boxes have the correct label/pallet tag, are properly corner-boarded, banded, wrapped, and weighed in preparation for shipment
• Transfer materials between production sites and warehouse locations where appropriate
• Perform accurate cycle counts and assist with inventory reconciliation
• Work in a team environment with limited supervision
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate in both the written and spoken language of English to a level that will allow the safe and effective performance of the job
• Commitment to following and promoting safe work habits (compliance with all Safety/AIB policies and procedures)
• Ability to successfully organize and manage details, multiple projects, and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to handle stress in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification

Physical Requirements

• Consistent walking, talking, sitting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping, lifting (up to 50 pounds), movements requiring fine motors skills and visual acuity
• Work is typically performed in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment though certain tasks/projects may occur outside
• Safety glasses, steel/composite toed shoes, and hearing protection when working on production floor
• Work is typically performed in conditions typical of a manufacturing environment though certain tasks/projects may occur outside
• Associate is generally protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from high and low temperatures
• Sufficient noise regularly requires Associate to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level
• Associate will be regularly exposed to a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, powered industrial vehicles, electrical current, and stored potential energy
• Associate may be exposed to conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin such as fumes, odors, dust mists, gases, limited ventilation, oils, chemicals, cutting fluids, etc.

Travel Requirements

• N/A

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Monday - Friday 7am-4pm