Forklift Materials Handler
About The Position
The Forklift Materials Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near a center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. The role involves handling shipments, inspecting items, completing shipping and receiving documentation, and operating forklifts and other equipment. The position works Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with a $1.00 shift differential on top of pay starting at $18.15. The role requires following written or oral instructions, using mobile scanning equipment, identifying and labeling shipments, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. Employees conduct daily safety and equipment checks, follow safety procedures, and contribute ideas to improve the performance and safety of the position, team, and company.
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 interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including using American units of money, weight, volume, and distance.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and handle 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.
- Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Must be able to hear nearby forklifts, people, and common environmental noises.
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 and visually inspect items for identity, quantity, and condition; check for obvious damage and 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 with a forklift or other handling equipment.
- Load materials into carrier vehicles and install loading tools to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
- Complete receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely 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 all safety procedures and actively work to improve the individual and center safety record.
- Provide ideas or feedback to identify continual-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
