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

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL•Duncan, SC

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 receiving, inspecting, identifying, storing, and preparing shipments for transport, using a forklift and other handling equipment as needed. The employee completes shipping and receiving documentation and records material counts and weights in the PTI System. The position also involves maintaining a safe and orderly work area, performing daily safety and equipment checks, and supporting continuous quality and performance improvement. The position is regular full-time and pays $18.65 per hour, including a $0.50 shift differential. The schedule is Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Work is performed in an environment regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions, with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and usually moderate noise.

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.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
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 apply common-sense understanding to detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and handle 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 and both hands and arms for job duties.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including regularly using hands to handle or feel and reach; frequently standing, walking, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, and talking.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
Must be able to hear other forklifts, nearby individuals, and common environmental noises at all times.

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 items for shipment, verifying identity, quantity, and condition; check for obvious damage and separate 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 strapping, bracing, logistic bars, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Complete shipping and receiving documents accurately and fully using the scan gun and according to ProTrans specifications.
Count, weigh, and record the number of material units moved or handled in the PTI System, ensuring proper identification.
Mark and label shipments correctly, including special handling instructions.
Coordinate transportation requirements and special handling issues.
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 according to work instructions.
Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist; clean the work area, machines, and equipment.
Conduct daily safety and equipment checks and follow all safety procedures.
Work to improve the individual and center safety record and support continuous quality improvement.
Identify and implement continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.
Operate banding, taping, and sealing machinery.