Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Warehouse•Carlisle, PA

6d•$25

About The Position

To safely and efficiently transport trailers from yard to dock and dock to yard. Use of power equipment to load and unload product. Safely unload, load, transport, locate, stack, and count product.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as needed.
Willingness to drive a Class A tractor trailer on commercial routes in Pennsylvania, New York, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and all other states within our operating area.
A solid knowledge of all safety and regulatory requirements of operating a Class 8, commercial vehicle.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with Shippers and Consignees, so that they believe, that they are our most important customer.
Must be able to lift 50lbs, climb in and out of truck cabs and trailers, secure trailer loads, sit or stand for long periods of time.
A solid knowledge of DOT regulations and the ability to abide by such regulations 100% of the time
Ability to understand and follow Allen Distribution policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Reports immediately to Dispatch and/or management any unsafe acts or equipment that may cause injury or damage to others.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently transport trailers from yard to dock and dock to yard.
Use of power equipment to load and unload product.
Safely unload, load, transport, locate, stack, and count product.
Communicate effectively with customers as required.
Able to resolve issues promptly and/or request assistance from Dispatch and/or management as needed.
Ability to read and understand work instructions from dispatch or shipping office personnel.
Ability to work and understand electronic communication including but not limited to in cab communication, smart sheet trailer moves, and e-logs.
Understand regional geography, reading maps, following directions and making effective and efficient travel route decisions.
Ability to perform an effective pre or post trip inspections, communicate findings to Dispatch or Maintenance teams for effective resolution.
Maintain truck’s inside appearance, removal of trash, etc.
Ensure assigned loads are picked up and delivered as scheduled and/or required by customer or shipping office.
Ability to communicate immediately to Dispatch scheduled delivery time is at risk.
Ability to communicate any service non-conformance to Dispatch.
Ability to prioritize trailer move requests and communicate any and all issues to Dispatch / shipping office.
Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office when loads are complete and ready for next assignment.
Communicates with Dispatch / shipping office prior to end of day, if anything else is required.
Provide cross-over to shift counterpart if applicable.
Stays on schedule throughout the day, taking required breaks, but no excessive breaks or time from scheduled travel between buildings.
Communicates their recommendations for improvements in all areas of responsibility.