Forklift Materials Handler
About The Position
The Forklift Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near a center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. The role receives, inspects, identifies, labels, and handles shipments; uses forklifts and other handling equipment; completes shipping and receiving documentation and mobile-scanner activities; and maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment. The position also supports continuous improvement and must pass the ProTrans Forklift Performance Test. The work regularly involves exposure to extreme outside weather conditions and may occasionally involve moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate. The employee must be able to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds, and must have the vision and hearing abilities described in the posting.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and write in English and to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
- Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to use scanning equipment.
- Must pass the ProTrans Forklift Performance Test.
- Ability to use both feet and legs to operate a forklift and both hands and arms.
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception sufficient to perform the job.
- Ability to hear forklifts, nearby individuals, and common environmental noises at all times while performing essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability is desired in some centers.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
- Receive items for shipment and visually inspect their identity, quantity, condition, and obvious damage; segregate items requiring special handling.
- Open containers as directed by work instructions or a supervisor.
- Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or using a forklift or other handling equipment.
- Load materials into carrier vehicles and install loading tools to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
- Accurately and completely complete receiving and shipping documents according to ProTrans specifications.
- Complete receiving and shipping activities using a mobile scanner.
- Identify shipments with proper marking and labeling, including special-handling instructions.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
- Conduct daily safety and equipment checks.
- Operate machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing equipment.
- Follow safety procedures and actively work to improve individual and center safety records.
- Provide ideas or feedback to identify continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
