Forklift Operator II

CONA Services•Silver Spring, MD

13d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II moves materials throughout the facility and grounds using material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The role supports sales requests by pulling vending and cold-drink equipment, prepares outbound loads with protective wrapping and required documentation, and loads and unloads trailers in support of delivery activities. The operator updates SAP and CONA using handheld devices to maintain accountability for inbound and outbound loads. The position also includes safety and housekeeping tasks, equipment staging and movement, yard maintenance, and maneuvering trailers to the dock with a switcher.

Requirements

Forklift and pallet jack certification.
Switcher operation certification.
Class A CDL where required.
Working knowledge of basic safety principles, including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment.
Advanced single-wide forklift skills and the ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently in a small area.
Basic pallet-jack skills.
Rudimentary mechanical skills and ability to use simple tools.
Ability to operate multiple pieces of simple machinery.
Ability to read and follow written SOPs or instructions and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to complete handwritten or computer-based forms to document activities and results.
Intermediate math skills.
Thorough understanding of factors that contribute to productivity.
Ability to assess order building and loading workflows and choose an optimum pick and load path.
Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously to support system efficiency.
Ability to accurately count received items and compare them with a manifest.
Ability to accurately load trucks according to documentation.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces, and areas with broken glass.
Ability to occasionally lift over 25 pounds and rarely lift up to or over 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods, frequently get on and off a forklift, and open and close truck dock doors.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a logistics environment.
Understanding of truck and trailer loading strategies and weight distribution principles.

Responsibilities

Pull vending and cold-drink equipment to fulfill sales requests.
Secure outbound loads with protective wrapping as needed and attach the proper documentation (STO).
Load and unload trailers as needed, following CCCI SOPs and updating SAP and CONA via handheld devices to track inbound and outbound loads.
Perform safety and housekeeping activities, including pre- and post-trip checks, reviewing daily documentation for accuracy, and keeping the work area neat and clutter-free.
Assist with staging equipment and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenance.
Use a switcher to maneuver 53-foot and pup trailers to the dock as needed.