Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Quaker Eldon•Eldon, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Driver works in the Receiving Department and operates forklifts, pickers, golf carts, and tractors. The position is responsible for loading and unloading vehicles, receiving and managing inventory with barcode scanners, picking orders, and delivering materials to departments. The employee inspects equipment and schedules maintenance, keeps work areas organized, communicates with employees and customers, and completes assigned work safely and on time. The role reports to the Building Manager and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt, onsite manufacturing position working Monday through Friday, generally from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime as needed. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Minimal travel between Quaker campuses is required to provide backup for similar positions. The work environment may include climate variations, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, moving mechanical parts, and noise that may require hearing protection. Personal protective equipment may be required depending on the work location. Physical demands include regularly lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving up to 75 pounds; working shifts of at least eight hours and occasionally longer; prolonged sitting or standing; and occasional standing, bending, climbing, pulling, balancing, stooping, twisting, stretching, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee must remain alert and work safely. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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, and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
Safety-focused approach and team-based mindset.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work shifts of at least eight hours, occasionally longer, for five days each week.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or passing score on a General Education Development test.
One to two years of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate forklifts safely and responsibly.
Load, unload, and receive warehouse items and vehicles.
Manage inventory using barcode 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 with whom the employee regularly interacts.
Communicate by email and prepare reports and work schedules.
Review and analyze information about 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, including safe product handling, safe lifting, and safe forklift and pallet jack operation.
Travel minimally between Quaker campuses to back up similar positions.