Warehouse Assistant II (Forklift)

Warehouse Operations Position

Position at Seaboard Solutions Starting rate: $20 per hour Long-term employment with opportunities for growth. We offer excellent benefits including:

• 401(K) Retirement Saving Plan w/ Employer Match
• Low-Cost Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (as referenced in the Benefits Guide)
• Parental Leave
• Paid holidays

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for processing different commodities within the Seaboard Solutions warehouse operations both manually and utilizing a forklift and/or other equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Please note applications out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required

• Minimum one (1) year of recent hands-on warehouse experience, such as material handling, shipping/receiving, forklift operation, cargo storage, staging or container loading.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating a 5K forklift to safely and efficiently transport and relocate loaded pallets from container and trailers storing them in the designated warehouse areas.
• Must be able to successfully complete on the job training to drive other heavy equipment such as mule/yard jocker or tractor trailer within 120 days of employment.
• Must be able to handle safely and efficiently heavy containerized, palletized, or loose cargoes in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Must possess previous experience performing a variety of physical & labor-intensive tasks.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
• Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule or extended hours based on company needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary

• Maintain constant communication with to ensure that the correct load is moved at the right time and to the correct location.

• Operate 5K forklift equipment to relocate material and load and/or unload pallets, containing shrink-wrapped or loose cartons, rolls or bundles with a variety of cargo from the container or domestic trainer and the designated warehouse areas.
• Manually pick and pull items from racks based on pick tickets or Loading guides to complete orders.
• Receive, scan, and verify cargo quantities based on company procedures and customer requirements.
• Load and unload containers, delivery trucks manually and/or with lift/dolly and verifies incoming and outgoing cargo by weighing, counting and documenting.
• Inform supervisor immediately of any discrepancies, damages and/or spoiled cargo.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Operate yard truck to pull, transport, load, or empty and loaded containers using standard equipment.
• Ensure that pallets are stretch wrapped properly before loading or storing.
• Compare pallet ID label number and Warehouse receipt to make sure that there are no discrepancies before storing or loading pallet to/from warehouse and conveyance equipment.
• Load container and trailers in a manner to maintain the integrity of the cargo free of damage while at the same time maximizing the space of the equipment.
• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines.
• Perform routine inspection on assigned forklift before operating or making sure it is safe to operate and manually complete the forklift maintenance checklist refer defects or repairs to mechanic personnel.
• Perform pre-shift mechanical inspection of assigned heavy equipment and immediately report any deficiencies to Mechanic Shop Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e., vehicles, people checking equipment, etc.) at all times.

Secondary

• Seek out sufficient warehouse space by working with management to efficiently store product in the warehouse.
• Removes empty skids or pallets and stacks in designated area for future usage.
• Assist with inventory cycle count.
• Assist Jacintoport with forklift duties and days in where Seaboard Solutions volume may be low.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Subjection to physical and/or DOT Screening may be required along with other tests as applicable.
• The employee is continuously required to sit, twist, forward reach, and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination.
• The employee is continuously required to grasp and exercise repetitive foot and wrist motion.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their fingers.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, forward bend and exercise pinch and finger dexterity.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Report safety hazards.
• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and rules.
• Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Reports direct supervision from the Team Leader and receives guidance from the Warehouse Manager, Miami. Employee does not exercise supervision over any other position.

CONDITIONS:

• Position is exposed to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, rain, wind and high humidity during day and night shifts.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Moderate vibration when operating equipment through the body with use of hydraulic seating system

DISCLAIMER :

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
• If an applicant with a disability is unable or limited in their ability to use or access our online application center as a result of their disability, they can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.