2nd Shift Material Handling Operator

2nd Shift Forklift Operator

Verst Logistics, Hebron, KY, $19.00 hourly + $1 shift differential. Benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, 401K with company match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, continuing education opportunity, and service awards.

Position Summary: Operate an electric or propane powered forklift to load and unload trucks or railcars and move raw materials and finished goods to a designated area within the warehouse. Assist in custodian duties throughout the warehouse as assigned.

Essential Functions:

1. Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to move raw materials and finished goods, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.
2. Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.
3. Complete daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.
4. Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.
5. Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents, and check product for damage.
6. Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.
7. Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.
8. Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
9. Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.
10. Identify flaws/defects/knowledge of packing methods.
11. Placing selected cases on a pallet and arrange them orderly to minimize product damage for safe delivery.
12. Backs up Order Selectors as required.
13. Picks and packs orders for shipments, assist with inventory location changes, and assists with staging products.
14. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
15. Perform cycle counts or verification of inventory quantities and locations.
16. Train new employees on standard operating procedures.

Marginal Functions:

1. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
2. Assist in General Warehouse Cleaning

Job Specifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Must acquire forklift certification upon hire; 3-5 years prior experience operating a forklift, preferred
• Basic reading and math skills
• Must be computer literate
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• Previous experience in an Automotive Distribution environment, preferred
• Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Plans and Lean Manufacturing techniques, preferred
• Familiarity with SOX Compliance Requirements and OSHA Regulations
• Familiarity with SDS/Hazmat Safety preferred
• Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately
• Frequently bending, walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. safely as required
• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements

About Verst: Verst Logistics is a family-owned company that offers Fulfillment, Packaging, Warehousing and Transportation solutions to our customers. Our core values are innovation, excellence, respect, safety, and teamwork.