Forklift Operator - Standing Forklift
About The Position
SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties. This job description reflects the current assignment of essential functions and is not meant to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be assigned or reassigned to this job at any time and may be modified to reasonably accommodate an individual with a disability or for other reasons. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas. Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances. Procedures: Follow step by step all procedures Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Schedule: Follow schedule accurate Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers. Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required. Maintain the facilitys equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation. Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards. Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred
- one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of part numbers and part usage and understand applications for use.
- Familiarity with material handling and radio frequency equipment is needed.
- Ability to communicate in English and Spanish clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
- Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
- Ability to maintain a good and positive working relationship with all co-workers and other contacts.
- Required to comply with all JAMCOs policies and procedures.
- Ability to see, write, count, read, identify shade of colors, and hear is needed to perform essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification preferred and operate an order picker.
Responsibilities
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
- Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
- Report quality variances
- Follow step by step all procedures
- Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
- Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards
- Follow schedule accurate
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment
- Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required
- Maintain the facilitys equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
- Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
- Assist in physical inventories
- Ensure proper stock rotation
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
- Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
