ERLA Forklift Operator II

CONA Services•Erlanger, KY

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II completes material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using material-handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks. The role supports sales requests and delivery activities, maintains load security and documentation, and contributes to safe, efficient facility 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 personal protective equipment use.
Advanced single-wide forklift skills and the ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in small areas.
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 and/or computer-based forms documenting activities and results.
Intermediate math skills.
Thorough understanding of factors contributing 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 count received items and compare them with the manifest accurately.
Ability to load trucks according to documentation accurately.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, on slippery walking surfaces, and around 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 specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales requests.
Secure outbound loads by applying protective wrapping as needed and attaching the proper documentation (STO).
Load and unload trailers as needed to support delivery activities, following CCCI SOPs and updating SAP and CONA via handhelds 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 activities as directed, including staging equipment, moving items, junking equipment, and maintaining the yard.
Use a switcher to maneuver 53-foot and pup trailers to the dock as needed.