Forklift Operator II

CONA Services•Silver Spring, MD

5d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II completes material movement throughout the facility and grounds, moving, loading, and unloading assets using material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The role supports sales requests, delivery activities, inventory accountability, facility safety and housekeeping, equipment staging, and yard operations.

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 safely and efficiently in a small area.
Basic pallet jack skills.
Rudimentary mechanical skills and simple tool usage.
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 and/or computer-based forms to document activities and results.
Intermediate math skills.
Thorough understanding of factors contributing to productivity.
Ability to assess order-building and loading workflows and choose an optimal pick and load path.
Ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously to support overall system efficiency.
Ability to count received goods and compare them with manifests accurately.
Ability to load trucks accurately according to documentation.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, on slippery walking surfaces, and around broken glass.
Occasionally lift over 25 pounds and rarely lift up to or over 50 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods and frequently get on and off a forklift.
Ability to 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 to support delivery activities, following CCCI SOPs and updating SAP and CONA via handheld devices to account for 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.
Perform miscellaneous directed activities, assist with staging equipment and other movements, junk equipment, and maintain the yard.
Use a switcher to maneuver 53-foot and pup trailers to the dock as needed.