Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

TRIGO Heavy Transportation has a current opening for a Forklift Operator within our Lafayette, IN team. This is a first shift non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate of $17.00. 

Overall Purpose

Ensure Quality services and provide Forklift support for all missions assigned to their site

Reports to

Direct: Site Manager/Site Supervisor Indirect: Area Manager/Director of Operation

Responsibilities

(Including, but not limited to, the following)

Client Relationship & Business Development

• Transport materials and products throughout the facility to support efficient warehouse and production operations.

• Perform daily forklift inspections (circle check/walk-around) at the beginning of each shift and report any safety or maintenance concerns.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company policies and safety procedures.
• Verify that trucks and trailers are properly secured before loading and unloading.
• Perform blind tallies using a lumberman's count on inbound and outbound shipments, when required.
• Accurately receive, store, move, and stage materials within the warehouse.
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to customer and company requirements.
• Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verify quantities, labels, and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments. Record any quantity changes on tally sheets and re-count when variances are identified.
• Band/strap products and verify material is properly prepared for shipment.
• Ensure appropriate placarding and markings are present on all outgoing shipments.
• Remove old placards, manage and return dunnage, and remove empty skids and containers as needed.
• Maintain an organized warehouse and ensure the next load is staged and ready for shipment.
• Assist with inspection activities and quality checks when required.
• Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support company Health & Safety policies and initiatives.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S principles.

• Utilize company systems and portals for timekeeping, inventory transactions, and policy acknowledgments.
• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment and technology as required.

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be able to speak and read in English language
• Good communications skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have reliable transportation
• Forklift operation and material handling
• Inventory counting and stock accuracy
• Experience order picking, packing, and shipping
• RF scanner and basic computer proficiency
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and standards

• Global team spirit