Forklift Operator - Part-Time Flex Scheduling

Forklift Operator

Join Our Team: Flexible Part-Time Positions Available! Are you looking for a role that fits your lifestyle? At Allen Distribution, we understand that flexibility is key, whether you're balancing school, family, or other commitments. We're excited to offer part-time positions with schedules designed to fit your needs!

Benefits of the Position:

• You Choose When to Work: You determine when you want to work based on the available shifts.
• Flexible Hours: We offer a variety of shifts to fit your schedule, whether you're looking for daytime, evening, or weekend work.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the ability to work around your life, not the other way around.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a team that values collaboration and growth.
• Career Development: Gain valuable skills and experience, with opportunities to grow within our organization.

How It Works:

• Simply download the app on your smartphone or tablet and use your mobile number to login.
• Receive notifications on your app and via text when a manager updates or posts new shifts.
• Providing your availability in the app will help your supervisor to post shifts that fit your schedule.
• You can pick new skills to learn from the profile screen and your supervisor will be notified of your interest.
• Go for the GOLD and track your Reliability, Experience and Consistency on your profile screen in the app.

Who We're Looking For:

• Reliable Self-Starters: We value employees who can work independently and show initiative.
• Distribution Skills: Experienced and successful work history will fit well with this position.
• Flexible and Adaptable: Embrace change and bring a positive attitude to every shift.
• Passionate Team Players: We thrive when our team members support each other.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits are only available after completing 1,500 hours in a calendar year.

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Ability to use a RF scan device.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs, sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
• Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
• Follow established Dock Safety policy.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Ready to Join Us? If you're excited to work in a flexible, supportive environment where you can make a difference, apply today.

Purpose of Position: Use of power equipment to load and unload product. Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.

Values and Business Practices:

• Customer First We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a "Continuous Improvement Culture"
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities

Company Expectations:

Our expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility: Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability: Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude: Maintains a "Whatever it Takes" attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to Learn: Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative: Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality of Work:

• Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of "Only Handle It Once OHIO", by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows Directions: Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc

Communication: Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance: Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety: Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Expectations:

Position Competency:

1. Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
2. Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
3. Must be able to lift 50lbs., sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
4. Must be able to twist, stoop, squat and reach above shoulder level.
5. Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

Productivity:

• Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
• Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.

Safety:

• Follow established Dock Safety policy.
• Complete lift inspection (electronic/paper) prior to operation.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
• Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Quality:

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
• Ensure that product is scanned properly and matches the Item code on the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
• Complete all Inbound and Outbound paper work accurately and completely.
• Report all product damage to your supervisor/manager.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report all inventory discrepancy to supervisor/manager.

Initiative:

• Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within given operation.

These expectations are meant to be a guide and may be changed at any time at the discretion of Allen Distribution.