Forklift Operator FT

Forklift Operator FTCorporate Headquarters - Lancaster, PA 17601Job DescriptionJay Group is hiring Forklift Operators at both our Mountville and Hempland facilities. We have immediate openings across 1st, 2nd, 3rd and weekend shifts. Choose the schedule that fits your life.SummaryResponsible for the storage, picking, and movement of materials in the warehouse. Responsible for the safe operation of material handling equipment.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesOperates equipment including, but not limited to: Tow motors, reach trucks (both wire guided and non wire guided), powered hand-jacks and pneumatic hand jacks to move material from pallets, trays, racks or shelves.Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment, including attending training, following safety regulations, and maintaining required safety inspection logs.Reads work order(s), utilizes RF scanners, or follows oral instructions to get materials or containers to be moved.Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, and shelves by hand or with equipment. Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated areas. Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination.Counts, weights and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet(s).Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers according to established inventory management procedures.Breaks down boxes and stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.May assist in the Shipping and Receiving Departments as required.Employees in this position may be required as part of this job to move to multiple locations within the facility.Uphold Jay Group Core ValuesMake it Possible: We happily and skillfully remove barriers to success for our clients and our employees.Drive to Innovate: We have a relentless drive to innovate, simplify and continually improve.We Win Together: We recognize that our success depends on our collective genius and that we succeed when our clients succeed.Built on Trust: We live our legacy of being open, honest, ethical, and genuine.Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned.QualificationsQualificationsTo 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 of this job.Qualified applicant must be detail oriented.Enjoy working in a fast-paced environmentHave a proactive and self-motivated work style. Enjoy working independently with strong attention to detail.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma/GED preferred; and 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.At least six (6) months related experience and/or training required.Previous experience using an RF Scanner is preferred.Subject to a drug screen upon offer.Language SkillsAbility to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to complete simple forms. Ability to follow instructions as it relates to Safety, Quality and PerformanceMathematical SkillsAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standard situations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50bs. This position works in an indoor warehouse environment.Work EnvironmentThe environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the indoor work environment is usually moderate.This job description, like all job descriptions, is not 100% inclusive off all the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Jay Group reserves the right to alter and add to these responsibilities to the changing needs of the company.