Forklift Loader

Forklift Loader

Florence, KY

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $20.28/hour

Available Shift

• Days: 7am - 7pm

Overview

Responsible for the safe and proper loading and unloading of trucks and keeping accurate counts.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-shift OSHA inspection and related paperwork on forklift truck; clean truck as outlined in procedure
• Continuously perform all required tasks in a safe manner, adhering to all established safety rules and procedures. Must take immediate action to correct and/or report an unsafe conditions and hazards
• Keep work area clean and organized, per 6S standards
• Follow all applicable food service policies and procedures
• Follow all PPE policies, wearing steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc. as required
• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner, following all applicable forklift procedures and rules
• Report any mechanical problems with forklift so they can be repaired
• Load trucks, ensuring that product count is correct, in a manner that they will arrive in good condition
• Spot-check product for quality
• Unload trucks, and check inbound product for accurate counts and for quality
• Handle general maintenance and housekeeping of entire warehouse area, including sanitation checks on trailers
• Know and understand fire prevention rules, policies, and procedures
• Meet/achieve shipping goals set forth by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Reading, writing and basic math skills
• Must be able to fill out appropriate paperwork
• Will need to be able to attain and retain proper forklift certificate per training provided by company
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other employees and management
• Will need six months prior forklift experience