Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator Portland, OR, US Job Position: Warehouse Associate Brief Description We are looking for warehouse associates with forklift experience and high attention to detail to move packages and materials around our facilities. You will operate a forklift with utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your role may involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with extensive experience in driving industrial vehicles. Essential Functions Load/Unload inbound and/or outbound freight from trailers/containers Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies Transport raw materials to production workstations Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs Comply with company policies and legal guidelines Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities Job Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Prefer 2-4 years of experience Must be able to read, decode, and decipher freight coding Consistently lift, stand, bend, and rotate motions Operate hand truck and forklift Must be able to read and write English Basic Mathematics Skills Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government and company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests. Physical Demands Must be able to move about the warehouse to access products, machinery and assist others Must be able to move and place cartons on pallets weighing up to 60 pounds Must be able to bend downward using legs at the knee Must be able to detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, and assess product Must be able to communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange accurate information Skills Basic mathematics skills (add, divide, multiply and subtract) Ability to interpret instruction Basic computer skills Non-Physical Demands Must be reliable and dedicated to good attendance Must be available to occasionally work overtime, as required Must be adaptable to changing work tasks and workload Must be dedicated to working safely Must be dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service #J-18808-Ljbffr