Forklift Operator

Salvage Dock Associate

Harris Teeter - TV Commercial - Associates - Charleston - Summer

Keep salvage dock clean and organized by unloading and loading salvage trailers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Unload and load trailer with pallets, milk & egg crates, cardboard & plastic, load bars, and other salvage materials
• Drive and operate heavy industrial equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks
• Bail cardboard and plastic
• Sort salvage dock material and place in proper area
• Complete any additional responsibilities assigned by the Transportation and/or Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.
• Cross training required.
• Follow guidelines and procedures pertaining to housekeeping and sanitation.
• Follow company's attendance policy by coming to work on time and when scheduled.
• Follow company's safety policies and procedures.

Competency:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
• Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: 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.

• Education/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.
• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of VLM Time System, Triceps Scan Station.
• Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to pass Forklift Certification Test.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age.
• Must comply with dress code requirements.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.