Forklift Driver

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. This position does include overtime hours as needed to support our production lines. 

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Perform a variety of warehouse duties to efficiently receive, store, pick and ship orders.  This position supports both the production facility and the distribution center.

DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY DUTIES

Forklift

·         Operate a sit-down and stand-up forklift.

·         Load and unload trucks in a timely manner.

·         Complete paperwork and trailer inspections for all inbound/outbound trailers.

·         Use forklift to move pallets to and from pallet racking.

·         Review production schedule to determine product needs.

·         Communicate with operations in all areas for daily production needs.

·         Support order pickers and production line with a consistent flow of product. 

·         Ensure all products are taken from warehouse slots or bins using FIFO/FEFO

·         Use an RF scanner to move and track inventory.

·         Operate pallet wrapper.

·         Complete inventory checks and cycle counts as needed.

 Shipping

·         Pick orders to fulfill customer requirements.

·         Secure product to pallets using shrink wrap, edge protectors and banding depending on customer needs.

·         Attach proper signage to pallets per customer and carrier requirements. 

·         Communicate with supervisor, leads and other team members to ensure daily shipping schedule is met.

 Receiving

·         Unload trucks and inspect material for damage.

·         Verify pallet, Case and pounds received with shipping paperwork.

·         Check in product by item number, lot number and quantity received.

·         Separate materials by item and lot number.

·         Communicate with supervisor, leads and other team members to ensure daily receiving schedule is met.

 Safety

·         Complete Forklift safety inspection daily.

·         Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

·         Change batteries in a safe and timely manner.

·         Change propane tanks in a safe manner.

·         Work in congested areas.

 Miscellaneous

·         Perform sanitation tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment

·         Communicate problems to supervisors.

·         Maintain good communication with leads and supervisors

·         Responsible for accurately completing paperwork.

·         Work flexible work hours to meet shipping and receiving schedule needs.

·         Perform other related tasks as directed.

·         Maintain confidentiality with all information.

·         Monitor storage trailer temperature.

·         Lift and move boxes up to 55 lbs.

 QUALIFICATIONS

***Essential

·         Must pass forklift operation and safety test.

·         Have basic math skills, including use of calculator.

·         Able to understand and follow all procedures both written and verbal.

·         Able to operate all hand and powered jacks.

·         Able to complete all paperwork neatly.

·         Excellent reading and number identification skills and able to read, write, and speak English

·         Able to enter data into handheld computer accurately.

·         Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced environment.

 ***Education and/or Experience

·         High School Education or GED.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

·         Sit or stand/walk for extended periods of time, ability to drive a forklift, bend, talk and communicate, move around facility, lift 50 – 110 lbs with help.

 WORKING ENVIRONMENT

·         Typical warehouse environment, moving equipment, potential exposure to loud noises, potential congested areas during peak production season.