Forklift Materials Handler

PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL • El Paso, TX

3d

About The Position

The Forklift Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near a center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. The role includes receiving and inspecting items, handling and identifying shipments, completing shipping and receiving documentation, and maintaining a safe, orderly work environment. The employee operates a forklift and other handling or packaging equipment and contributes ideas for continual improvement. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 write in English.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers; multiply and divide with 10s and 100s; and perform these operations using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved 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 meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly using hands and reaching; frequently standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; occasionally sitting, climbing or balancing, and talking; operating a forklift with both feet, legs, hands, and arms; and frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to hear nearby forklifts, people, and common environmental sounds at all times to perform essential job functions.

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 shipment items for 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 in transit.
• Complete receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely according to ProTrans specifications.
• Complete receiving and shipping activities using a mobile scanner.
• Properly mark and label shipments, including special handling instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Conduct daily safety and equipment checks and follow all safety procedures.
• Operate machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing equipment.
• Actively work to improve individual and center safety records.
• Provide ideas or feedback for continual improvement initiatives that enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.

What This Job Offers

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