Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday, daytime shift; subject to a varied work schedule and may be requested to work overtime and weekends for special programs.

About the Company

We are a rapidly expanding Building Material Distributor with showrooms and full-service distribution locations in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Sanford, North Carolina. Our focus is providing builders with a wide array of products and services, from design to installation, and providing a one-stop shop for the needs of our residential and commercial builders. The company enjoys a strong balance sheet, financial and product portfolio, strength against competitors, and stands positioned very effectively in the marketplace. The executive team has a vision to transform the business, and that vision is in place and progressing very successfully.

Parks Building Solutions holds the following values: Integrity – in all matters, Respect – for all, Teamwork – accountable always, and Innovation – to lead our markets in new ideas and actions.

Position Purpose

The Forklift Operator will operate equipment with lifting devices such as forklift, clamp or elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or materials. The Forklift Operator receives directions from the Dispatcher and Operations Manager.

Benefits
Competitive pay commensurate with experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid time off and holidays, Life insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Coverage and Retirement savings plan with company matching. Opportunities for professional development and advancement. A supportive and inclusive work environment fostering growth and innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unloads, receives, pulls and loads deliveries of product to ensure proper quantities and quality of the product and proper documentation of the receipt.
• Places product securely in appropriate warehouse locations to ensure that damage or misplacement does not occur.
• Retrieves and loads product as directed on shipping documents to ensure proper quantities and item identification. Retrieves product and ensures effective product rotation.
• Ensures proper safety and warehouse practices are followed and that Company assets are adequately protected and maintained. Perform daily maintenance checklist on forklifts.
• Dump junk dumpsters when full.
• Operates forklifts with various attachments and other equipment in compliance with safe operating procedures.
• Participates in product counting, relocation and assigned inventory processes.
• Performs warehouse cleaning and equipment maintenance tasks, as assigned.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures to ensure efficient and consistent warehouse operations.
• Comply with Safety Programs to ensure protection of employees and property. This includes wearing personal protection equipment.
• Ensure that the interface with customers and co-workers is being conducted in a manner that is conducive with operational goals.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and ensure personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the company.
• Performs additional tasks as may be assigned.
• This position requires a varied work schedule and the ability to work overtime.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 2 years of forklift & pallet jack experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to read and write load diagrams, shipping orders, work instructions and various business communication documents
• Must be able to complete mathematical calculations associated with truck load weights and quantities
• High school diploma/GED Preferred

Work Environment:

• Fast paced work environment with, in and around other forklifts, tractor trailers and other vehicles.
• Subject to working in conditions of dust, noise, temperature variations and rain.
• Must be able to lift items up to 100 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• Position requires extended periods of sitting and standing. Reaching above shoulders and below waist. Bending at waist, twisting of body, squatting, stooping, kneeling and occasionally climbing.
• Position requires PPE including hardhat, safety shoes, ear and eye protection
• Noise level varies and at times can be loud.

Park Team Members:

• Continually meet internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.
• Demonstrate complete commitment to a culture of safety. Promote a safe work environment through personal actions and identifying any safety concerns.
• Treat all team members with respect while demonstrating positive work attitude and leadership skills.
• Take initiative to continually improve performance and work processes through feedback, problem solving and generating new ideas.
• Work with a sense of urgency to complete tasks safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrate excellent job performance in productivity, quality, safety, and attendance.