Forklift Materials Handler

ProTrans • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $0 - $19

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 receives and inspects shipments, prepares materials for handling and transport, completes shipping and receiving documentation, and uses a mobile scanner and material-handling equipment. The employee is expected to follow safety procedures, maintain an orderly work environment, conduct daily safety and equipment checks, and suggest improvements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret 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 calculations involving American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to follow detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to use scanning equipment.
• Must pass the ProTrans Forklift Performance Test.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and using both feet and legs to operate a forklift, as well as both hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are desired in some centers.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow oral instructions to identify materials or containers to be moved.
• Receive shipment items 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.
• 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 markings and labels, 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 for continual improvement initiatives that enhance the position, team, and company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED