Forklift Operator - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

Job Description

Job Description

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All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.

• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers, and the community.

• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.

• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: Works in conjunction with Distribution Supervisor with regard to fulfilling customer orders, stacking, wrapping, collecting damaged product, labeling, loading outbound, and unloading inbound trailers, and all other activities as they pertain to the warehousing and fulfilling of customer orders.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• In accordance with our 5S system, maintain a clean work environment including the machine, floors, desks, and fans.
• Assist in performing the shipping and receiving operation in a consistent manner as instructed in the training program.
• In conjunction with this, the order fulfiller has the responsibility to maintain the procedures concerning operation unless the training program is changed and properly recorded concerning procedure.
• Fulfill customer orders with the use of an RF handheld.
• Stack all shipping pallets to reduce overhang and maximize stability.
• Load and unload trailers safely in accordance with defined SCT safety policies and procedures.
• Restack pallets that have fallen in the warehouse and in the transfer process.
• Operate stand-up forklift or other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Load the trailer accurately concerning proper sequence, products, and weight distribution as directed.
• Unload all deliveries or shipments from outside vendors, inspect quality, quantity, and condition of all shipments, and record paperwork.
• Report any mechanical problems with equipment or any safety hazards to supervisor.
• Maintain order in the shipping dock and warehouse areas.
• Perform daily forklift checklist and routine maintenance on equipment including cleaning equipment with an air hose.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Effectively utilizes downtime (not including approved breaks) by assisting with set-up or performing other tasks associated with maintaining a clean work environment or as otherwise instructed by a supervisor. May consist of Housekeeping or Audits.
• May be required to train new or existing employees in adherence to SCT safety and company polices.
• Routine housekeeping to be performed daily in adherence to company policy and warehouse needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess the ability to utilize software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour) - 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM EST - Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Nights
Warehouse / DC - 3480 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406