Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: Responsible for a variety of routine shipping, receiving, production, and housekeeping tasks including loading and unloading trucks and railcars. Production tasks include material handling, stacking, labeling, and organizing product in accordance with warehouse requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Ability to work on days, nights and/or weekendsSubmission to periodic random drug testing per federal regulations and company policyDemonstrate predictable, reliable, and timely attendanceParticipate in group discussions including unit meetings, job briefings, safety meetings or process reviewsReceive instructions, requests, orders, and information from posted bulletins, memorandums, rules, and regulation manualsTurn hand brake wheel on rail cars to secure from movementCommunicate with team members via radioAbility to communicate precise movements of equipment based on customer and safety requirementsSpatial reasoning skills requiredPerform other duties as requested or requiredMaintain a clean, neat, and orderly work areaAssist in physical inventory countsInspect equipment before and after shiftsTop off equipment fluids as necessaryShippingPrepare orders for shipment in accordance with the pick ticket / BOL and customer requirementsComplete product inventory at multiple stages through the product lifecyclePackage / load and ship safely without causing damageMaintain cleanliness of work areaOrganize BOL/Manifests and cross check with customer order ticket to ensure accuracy of product being loadedComply with all safety rules and procedures throughout duration of work dayReceivingAbility to unload multiple types of containers including flatbed, van trailer, and box cars through a variety of weather conditions indoors and outdoorsSort, count, package, label, and unpack inventory that is receivedInspect shipments for damages, loss, or defectsOperate dolly, pallet jack, and/or forklift in loading and unloading material and equipmentShrink wrap palletized product to protect from damageRestack damaged product, consolidate partial pallets by hand as necessaryEnsure proper stock rotationQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Minimum Qualifications18 years of age or olderAt least 2 years of verifiable work experienceValid driver's licenseAbility to pass a pre-hire physicalFluent in English both written and spoken, including familiarity with common colloquialismsAbility to calculate basic mathNo felony convictions within the past 5 yearsBasic computer skills, i.e., understanding written instruction through emails and chartsSkills:Basic knowledge of warehouse and or railroad operationsInclined to working indoors or outdoors through a variety of weather conditionsPrevious forklift experience preferredExcellent communication skills and attention to detailAbility to work non-standard hours as neededAbility to work together as a member of a team, alongside other team members dailyPhysical RequirementsHeavy work, lifting to 70 pounds occasionally and up to 100 pounds on a rare basisStoop/bend/kneel/crouch/balance/climb on an occasional basisExposure to equipment that intensifies the heat factor on an occasional basisAbility to work in cramped, confined, or enclosed spacesPreferred QualificationsWork experience outdoors (e.g., construction, heavy equipment operation, farming, landscaping)Employment ConditionsWork safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuriesWear protective equipment such as hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots, and safety glassesWork hours may include a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift workAbility to be available on call for notifications of work schedule changes, and report to duty as requiredComplete all training and pass the safety rules testsAbility to accept calls for work and ability to report on time for required shiftsWork outside through all weather conditionsMust pass all random testing for drugs and/or alcoholMust pass all required assessmentsMust pass a background screeningMust pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug and physical capabilities testAbility to pass a background check and drug screening.