Forklift Driver - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Forklift Driver operates forklifts, pickers, golf carts, and tractors and is responsible for loading and unloading vehicles, receiving and managing inventory using barcode scanners, picking orders, and delivering materials to departments. The role is in the Commercial Division’s Receiving Department and reports to the Building Manager. It is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. The role requires safe operation of equipment and adherence to safety and security procedures, including proper PPE use and job-specific requirements for product handling, lifting, forklift operation, and pallet jack operation. Minimal travel between Quaker campuses may be needed to provide backup for similar positions. There are no direct management or supervisory responsibilities. This is a manufacturing position involving exposure to changing climate conditions, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and moving mechanical parts. PPE may be required depending on work location, and hearing protection may be necessary. The employee must be able to meet the described physical demands and work in a constant state of alertness and safely.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to operate a forklift according to safety and OSHA standards.
- Maintain a forklift certification.
- Dependability.
- Organization.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
- Safety-focused approach.
- Team-based mindset.
- Ability to regularly lift or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work shifts of at least 8 hours, occasionally longer, five days per week.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and occasionally stand, bend, climb, pull, balance, stoop, twist, stretch, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Vision abilities may include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or passed General Education Development (GED) test.
- One to two years of manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Drive and operate a forklift safely and responsibly.
- Load, unload, and receive warehouse items.
- Manage inventory using barcodes and scanners.
- Pick orders requested by departments and deliver materials safely and efficiently.
- Receive, count, tag, and put away incoming inventory.
- Inspect equipment and schedule maintenance.
- Operate and manage forklifts, pickers, golf carts, and tractors.
- Keep work areas clean, neat, and organized.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance at the assigned work location.
- Interact and communicate appropriately with employees and customers.
- Be available onsite to confer with staff members encountered regularly in the role.
- Communicate via email and prepare reports and work schedules.
- Review and analyze information concerning incoming loads.
- Plan, prioritize, and monitor unloading activities.
- Complete assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner.
- Follow safety and security policies, use PPE properly, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
- Follow job-specific safety requirements for safe product handling, safe lifting, and safe forklift and pallet jack operation.
- Provide backup for similar positions, with minimal travel between Quaker campuses as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
