Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

We currently have immediate needs to fill our Forklift Operator positions in Hazleton.

• Thoroughly inspects MHE for excessive wear or damage and completes preoperational checklists to ensure equipment is safe to operate prior to use.
• Ensures any maintenance or repair issues for the building, vehicles and equipment are communicated to supervision.
• Exhibits safe behaviors and practices in the workplace to include wearing required PPE and following safe material handling and lifting practices.
• Responsible to follow good housekeeping and GMP to maintain a safe and clean working environment to include cleaning debris from locations, sweeping aisles, cleaning up spilled product and picking up trash.
• In the performance of duties will be required to operate a variety of material handling equipment including deep reach and stand-up forklifts, slip sheet machines, stock pickers and rider-walkies.
• Uses an RF scanner in a computerized inventory control system to manage product movements throughout the warehouse.
• Ability to work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Replenishment – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate obtains pallets from locations and moves them to designated locations.
• Put-Away – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate properly and correctly places product in the generated put-away locations.
• Bulk Pick – Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate completes the bulk pick function by following the system to the correct locations.
• Inbound - Using the WMS system, the Level II Warehouse Associate responsibilities include ensuring the proper unloading of trailers, transporting and put-away of product.

The skills and qualifications required for the Warehouse Associate-Level II are outlined below:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience operating MHE and warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to operate all equipment associated with a warehousing environment (material handling equipment, RF scanner).
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 40 ft.
• Ability to work in cold storage (40◦F)
• Ability to frequently lift 35 to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Must meet DOT sight and hearing requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet business needs.
• Ability to work independently while meeting quality and productivity standards.

Shifts:

• Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 7am-3pm ($18/hr.)

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