Forklift Operator & Yard Load Specialist

Position Summary Responsible for supporting warehouse and yard operations through the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, staging, and storage of products and materials. All employees in this position are expected to operate forklifts and perform standard warehouse loading duties. Employees who are appropriately qualified, trained, and authorized may also operate yard trucks or other approved equipment to transport products, trailers, and materials between designated locations on company property. Additional responsibilities include maintaining organized warehouse and yard areas, monitoring product and equipment movement, supporting shipping and receiving activities, and handling hazardous materials in accordance with established procedures. Employees may handle, move, and store hazardous waste containers, respond to spills, inspect containers, and assist with proper waste disposal. Employees are expected to support workload and coverage requirements, which may include overtime as operational needs require. ore! Work Schedule : 12 hour assigned shift; examples include but not limited to 4pm-4am, 5pm-5am, or according to manager’s discretion. Overtime as required. Weekend work as required. Essential Functions Safely operate forklifts and other authorized powered equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, stage, load, and unload products and materials. Accurately prepare and complete warehouse loads, verifying product, quantity, condition, and destination before movement or shipment. Move products between warehouse, manufacturing, staging, loading, and yard locations according to operational needs and established procedures. Load and unload trucks, trailers, tankers, and other equipment safely and efficiently. Maintain organized staging and storage areas and ensure products are placed in the appropriate designated locations. Support the completion of scheduled warehouse loads and other priority operational work before the end of the shift, including reasonable overtime when required by workload or coverage needs. When qualified, trained, and authorized, operate yard trucks or other designated vehicles to transport products, trailers, containers, or equipment between locations on company property. Employees authorized to perform yard-driving duties remain responsible for the standard warehouse, loading, and forklift responsibilities of this position as operational needs require. Safely couple, move, position, and stage trailers or other approved equipment within the facility yard when assigned and authorized to do so. Coordinate product and equipment movement between warehouse, manufacturing, shipping/receiving, and yard locations to ensure materials are delivered to the correct destination. Monitor trailers and tankers in the yard and assist with tracking outside carriers and other equipment located on company property. Perform required pre-trip, post-trip, and equipment inspections through KPA or other designated systems. Promptly report equipment defects, damage, or unsafe conditions. Maintain forklifts, yard trucks, and other assigned equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow established procedures for reporting maintenance needs. Ensure inbound and outbound products are accurate, properly identified, appropriately staged, and free of visible damage. Communicate clearly with shipping, receiving, manufacturing, drivers, supervisors, and other operations personnel regarding product movement, priorities, shortages, discrepancies, and equipment needs. Follow all applicable safety procedures and use required PPE, including goggles, gloves, and other protective equipment necessary to perform assigned work safely. Follow established hazardous-material handling, spill response, clean-up, and disposal procedures. Immediately report spills or releases to supervision. Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner. Identify and report unsafe working conditions and take appropriate corrective action before proceeding when necessary. Maintain plant and warehouse facilities, tools, equipment, and work areas associated with assigned duties. Assist with inventory movement, product location verification, yard organization, and other warehouse or logistics activities as assigned. Perform other operational duties as required by the Yard Manager or other Operations Management. Qualifications • High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

• Minimum of two years of experience operating a forklift is required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Truck driving experience and Class A CDL are preferred but not required for the position. Skills & Abilities Customer Service Skills: Meet internal and external commitments, respond promptly to customer needs, and solicit customer feedback to improve service.

Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for your own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible. Be a team player and cooperate with others to accomplish tasks in a timely manner and at an industrial pace. Physical Abilities: Lift and carry up to 100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55-gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly. Tipping totes forward weighing up to 100 lbs Chemical manufacturing environment outdoors and inside of metal buildings. Employee should be prepared to work in extreme temperatures and must be able to work in an environment with chemical odors. Must possess the ability to lift and carry 100 pounds and the manual dexterity required for operating machinery. Machinery and tool operation requires frequent use of safety equipment, including but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protectors work boots, and hardhats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted. All employees of Jacam Catalyst LLC, and its subsidiaries, are required to adhere to the following: Comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws. Have fluency in reading, writing, and speaking in English. Adhere to guidelines, policies, and procedures as described in the Jacam Catalyst handbook. Adhere to Jacam Catalyst’s Drug and Alcohol policy and agree to submit to random drug testing as a condition of employment. *** This company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY REMAINS AN “AT-WILL” EMPLOYER. Qualified employees who require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position should notify the Human Resources Director. *** Qualifications Behaviors Required Leader Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them Team Player Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Dedicated Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Preferred Loyal Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause Motivations Required Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Preferred Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Education Required High School or better. Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's License Preferred 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 Jacamcatalyst