Forklift/Material Handler (LaVergne, TN)

Feed the Children•LaVergne, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose, and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities around the world. Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list. We are currently in search of a Forklift/Material Handler to join our LaVergne, TN Distribution Center team. This position is responsible for the loading/unloading and staging and storing of product in/from the Distribution Center. This position assists the Distribution Center Manager and the Volunteer Engagement Supervisor in duties and responsibilities of the Distribution Center activities of shipping, receiving, volunteer program and inventory control of product for these areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record required

Nice To Haves

3 months of forklift experience preferred (sit-down propane and stand up electric preferred)

Responsibilities

Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner to load, unload, transport and stack product and materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
Loads or unloads product and other materials onto or off pallets, docks, trucks, or lifting devices.
Weighs materials or products, and records weight and other production data on tags and receiving reports.
Inspects equipment and documents status daily.
Pulls and stages loads for shipments.
Ships and receives product following Feed the Children’s policies and procedures.
Rotates product and tracks expiration dates.
Follows safety rules and participates in ongoing safety meetings.
Reports unsafe condition to supervisor (s).
Maintains regular attendance and punctuality which are critical in order to complete the day to day tasks of this position.
Completes required paperwork.
Counts and/or repacks product.
Performs inventory functions.
Helps maintain a clean and orderly Distribution Center.
Collects details and resolves questions, inconsistencies or missing data when necessary.
Drives Box Truck for Distribution Center as needed for donor pickups and local agency consignment deliveries.
Completes any special projects/assignments given by Distribution Center management.
Establishes an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect.
Models the type and level of behavior, professionalism and leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.
Performs other related duties as required