Forklift Operator II

CONA Services•Paducah, KY

9d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II moves materials throughout the facility and grounds, including moving, loading, and unloading assets using material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. The role supports vending and cold-drink equipment requests, outbound load preparation, and delivery activities. It also involves safety and housekeeping tasks, equipment staging, yard maintenance, and maneuvering trailers to the dock.

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, including the ability to operate 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 and/or computer-based forms documenting activities and results.
Intermediate math skills and a thorough understanding of factors contributing to productivity.
Ability to assess order building and loading workflow 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 manifests accurately.
Ability to load trucks accurately 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.
Occasional lifting of more than 25 pounds and rare lifting of up to or more than 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 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.
Assist with equipment staging and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenance.
Use a switcher to maneuver 53-foot and pup trailers to the dock as needed.