Reach Truck Operator

Full Time

Kaufman, TX, US

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Daily Forklift Maintenance / Pre-shift Inspection sheet.

• Puts away palletized units by raising forks for placement into locations (both single and double deep) up to 7 levels high / 500 inches .

• Picks palletized units from locations (both single and double deep) up to 7 levels high / 500” and stages for outbound shipment.

• Record materials, weight, counts, condition of food items via RF system.

• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.

• Inventory product as needed.

• Label, sort, stack, wrap and tie product as needed.

• Recharges maintain and clean batteries as needed while using appropriate PPE .

• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area .

• Wear company provided / approved cold weather PPE at all times during warehouse operations.

• Conducts operations in a manner which promotes safety .

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean personal work environment .

• May perform other duties of Forklift Operator / Utility as directed .

• May perform other duties as assigned to fulfill A GILE’S objectives .

Required Qualifications of High Reach Forklift Operator :

• 1+ year(s) of experience operating a stand-up forklift or reach truck .

• Must be capable of lifting to 70 pounds .

• Strong communication skills with the ability to read and speak English .

• M ust be able and willing to complete a per-employment background check and drug screen .

• Strong Teamwork skills .

Preferred Qualifications of High Reach Forklift Operator :

• High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The employee must have proficient knowledge of English . The employee also must be capable of following written and verbal instructions . The employee must possess a strong resistance to a cold environment .

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold . The employee is frequently exposed to moving machinery . The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate .

Physical and Mental Demands: This job will frequently require standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching outward, and reaching above the shoulder . This job will occasionally require climbing, squatting or kneeling, and bending . The job will occasionally require lifting / carrying / push / pull 10 lbs . to 50 lbs. The associate must know and follow proper office and safety protocols; know and follow A GILE’s grooming, hygiene and dress code policies including appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for safety compliance . The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold . The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate .

Supervisory Responsibilities: Occasionally may be placed in charge of special projects with support from front line supervision .