Forklift Materials Handler 5pm -130am
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 is based in a high-volume warehouse supporting BMW. The employee handles inbound and outbound cargo, verifies and documents shipments, uses a forklift and other handling equipment, and follows safety and quality procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Compensation is $19.00 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential, for a total of $20.00 per hour. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination. Forklift certification is required. The role requires English reading and writing, the ability to use scanning equipment, and the physical ability to handle job duties including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. Bilingual English/Spanish ability is desired.
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.
- Forklift certification.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to use scanning equipment.
- 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 add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, including performing these operations with American money and weight, volume, and distance measurements.
- Ability to follow detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- 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 job's physical demands, including regular hand use and reaching; frequent standing, walking, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching; and occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and talking.
- Required vision includes close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception; must be able to hear forklifts, nearby individuals, and surrounding environmental noises.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders or follow oral instructions to determine which materials or containers to move.
- Receive shipment items and visually inspect their 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.
- Accurately and completely complete receiving and shipping documents 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 proper shipment identification, marking, and labeling, including special handling instructions.
- Coordinate transportation requirements and special handling needs, 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 together as directed by work instructions.
- Lift heavy objects by hand or with a power hoist; clean the work area, machines, and equipment; and conduct daily safety and equipment checks.
- Operate banding, taping, and sealing machinery.
- Follow safety procedures and actively work to improve the individual and center safety record.
- Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement and identify and implement initiatives to improve the performance of the position, team, and company.
- Perform data analysis for trucking loading in a high-volume warehouse.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
