Forklift Materials Handler #1 - Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri, 2-1230am

ProTrans•Duncan, SC

2d•$18 - $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 involves handling inbound and outbound cargo, completing shipping and receiving documentation, maintaining accurate records, and following safety and quality procedures. The position is regular full-time and works Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Pay is $18.15 per hour plus a $0.50 shift differential, for a total of $18.65 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three 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; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with two-digit numbers and with tens and hundreds, including operations involving American money, weights, volume, and distance.
Ability to understand and carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to use scanning equipment.
Forklift certification.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to use both feet and legs to operate a forklift, as well as 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.
Ability to hear forklifts, nearby individuals, and common environmental sounds at all times.
Ability to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach; frequently stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch; and occasionally sit, climb or balance, and talk.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
Receive and visually inspect shipment items for identity, quantity, condition, obvious damage, and special handling needs.
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 strapping, bracing, logistic bars, or padding to prevent shifting or damage during transit.
Complete shipping and receiving documents accurately and completely according to ProTrans specifications using a scan gun.
Count, weigh, and record the number of material units moved or handled in the PTI System.
Ensure shipments are properly identified, marked, and labeled, including with special handling instructions.
Coordinate transportation requirements and special handling issues, and gather data for reports.
Warehouse and store inbound and outbound cargo awaiting processing or onward movement; stack or assemble materials into bundles and band bundles as instructed.
Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist; clean work areas, machines, and equipment; and conduct daily safety and equipment checks.
Operate banding, taping, and sealing machinery.
Follow safety procedures and actively improve individual and center safety performance.
Work toward continuous quality improvement and identify and implement initiatives to improve the performance of the position, team, and company.