Experienced Forklift Drivers - 1st and 2nd Shift - 423-285-5683

Job Description

Job Description

Material Handler/Forklift Operator

General Duties & Functions

• Operates logistics equipment safely and in accordance with specifications, schedules, safety targets, and quality standards
• Receives incoming goods, check for damage and for discrepancies between goods and invoices
• Picks orders, pack, receive, and dispatch outgoing goods according to orders
• Troubleshoots day-to-day shop floor logistics flow issues pertaining to the delivery and retrieval of raw material and finished goods
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks - periodically requiring physical moving and lifting of product weighing up to 50lbs
• Designates and organize warehouse stock by product skew and by physical alignment, allowing sufficient space for forklift maneuverability and for overflow of raw material and finished goods storage
• Compiles and submits regular reports of damaged, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of products to vendor, etc. and segregate defective product from normal flow of inventory
• Assists in verifying all incoming and outgoing products for accuracy in terms of amount, size and type
• Notifies leadership of inventory and supply shortages as well as assisting in actual periodic inventory counts
• Operates powered industrial vehicles (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, etc.) in a safe manner and maintain an operator license, if required
• Enters data into logistics management systems to maintain up-to-date records and retrieve stored information to respond to inquiries

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience driving/operating a forklift, retrieving and delivering material in tight places and narrow aisles, loading and unloading semi-trailers and operating a forklift in a high bay storage facility
• Ability to maintain good production flow by processing raw materials and finished good tires promptly and reacting to non-compliances and changes quickly
• Possess basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to operate and load simple computer programs as required using logistics management systems
• Ability to operate with speed and accuracy
• Demonstrates team spirit, shows flexibility and positive attitude as an active team contributor
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates problem solving skills, is able to recognize and appropriately escalate issues when situations arise
• Ability to successfully complete the pre-hire basic skills test and assessments
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screen
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a high bay logistics/warehouse storage environment preferred

Physical Requirements and Demands

• Must be able to tolerate odor from raw materials, freshly cured tires and hot materials
• Frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and stooping,
• Frequent pulling and/or pushing up to 20 lbs independently, and occasional pushing and/or pulling up to 35 lb independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 20 lbs independently, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs independently, and greater weights with mechanical automation assistance
• Must be able to frequently engage in repetitive motions requiring substantial movement of the wrist, hands and/or fingers
• Adequate vision to read work instructions, job aids and guides, and detect imperfections in raw materials, tooling and finished product
• Ability to work in environment with limited climate control and varied temperature levels
• Must be able to communicate effectively in an environment with continual noise, requiring the ability to hear, understand and communicate
  work instructions and directions while wearing company provided hearing protection
• Must be able to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, electrical equipment mechanical equipment and vibration
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be
  assigned.

Customer Driven Staffing's mission is to help employers achieve organizational success by creating relationships that work! We strive to provide a personal and professional service experience to our employees, customers, and business partners.

Company Description

Customer Driven Staffing's mission is to help employers achieve organizational success by creating relationships that work! We strive to provide a personal and professional service experience to our employees, customers, and business partners.