Forklift/Loader

Summary The Forklift/Loader will palletize products, shrink wrap pallets, and load products onto trucks. The loader may be required to load trailers by hand from the conveyor or using a Powered Industrial Truck. Shift Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM with occasional overtime (including Saturdays). Pay $16.00 per hour Primary Responsibilities Loading and unloading product in an efficient, accurate, and safe manner Moving product to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate area Maneuvering a forklift and/or pallet jack through limited space areas; verifying counts and products shipped/received Operating specific material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required Checking or counting products for accuracy and/or damage and infestation Operating radio frequency terminals to ensure accurate local inventories Picking and entering correct data to properly create advance shipment notifications for customers as required Will be required to manually case pick orders using a walkie rider on a frequent basis Maintains an attitude which consistently represents the organizational culture, including: the mission, vision and core attributes Understand, support and execute all work in a safe manner using the established procedures, methods and safe working requirements Implements and maintains department policies and standards Perform any other related duties as required or assigned Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High school diploma or general education degree (GED) One (1) year related experience involved in performing work in a warehouse Must maintain a working environment that is safe for all employees and comply with any facility safety standards Responsible for keeping the work area clean and free of any safety hazards at all times Must wear appropriate attire for warehouse setting as described in employee handbook Ability to use a computer, including Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PPT, etc.) Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands Physical Requirements Required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in a warehouse The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-75 lbs Ability to sit and stand up to 20-70% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation Working Conditions Must be comfortable working in a complex production machining and assembly environment The working area is primarily in a manufacturing environment located around machines and heavy equipment such as a forklift or pallet operator Operation of the machine requires working with, and coming into contact with, various materials and substances. Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or safety vest Working temperatures may vary from hot, cold, humid, wet or dry Working hours may be extended and weekends may be required in order to meet manufacturing needs Disclaimer: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr