Forklift Operator - Loading 2shift

STOW Group•Adairsville, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator loads trucks with finished or semi-finished products for external and internal customers. The Forklift Operator receives loading assignments from dispatch in order of priority, as well as oral and/or written instructions recorded in SharePoint. This role involves calculating truck loading configurations, adapting to changes in work priorities, and communicating necessary information to supervisors for performance reporting. The operator will load delivery/shipment materials within calculated timeframes and proposed floor space, perform overseas packaging, and maintain order and cleanliness. Ensuring the quality and stability of packages, packing or strapping packages for stability, and monitoring safety are key responsibilities. The role also includes assisting colleagues, completing loading documents, managing battery charging, counting items during inventory, and taking photos of loads for quality assurance. Outside of live loads, the operator is responsible for closing trailers and respecting third-party equipment. Courteous interaction with drivers and ensuring compliance with internal rules and load-securing legislation are expected. The role may also involve pre-staging, performing 5S audits, and potentially moving trailers with a tractor.

Requirements

Warehouse knowledge
Product knowledge
Warehouse procedures
Ability to calculate floor meters and weight distribution on the truck
Ability to use scanning devices
Ability to operate a front forklift (license or authorization required)
Ability to operate a reach truck (license or authorization required)

Responsibilities

Loads trucks with finished or semi-finished products for external and internal customers.
Receives loading assignments from dispatch in order of priority, as well as oral and/or written instructions.
Follows scanner instructions indicating the load to be carried out.
Calculates the truck loading configuration based on the materials in the deliveries.
Follows instructions from superiors and dispatch to improve work methods and avoid complaints or damage during loading.
Adapts to changes in work priorities or assignments at management’s request.
Communicates all necessary information to supervisors to enable performance reporting to management by completing the end-of-shift report.
Loads delivery/shipment materials as requested, within the calculated timeframe and within the proposed floor space.
Performs overseas packaging.
Maintains order and cleanliness during and after each loading.
Respects the environment.
Ensures and monitors the quality and stability of packages and stacking inside the truck.
Packs or straps packages together to ensure stability or prevent damage.
Ensures and monitors safety.
Assists colleagues when needed.
Completes the loading document.
Connects batteries to chargers and refills them with water if required.
Counts items during inventory and cycle counts.
Takes photos of the load to guarantee loading quality in case of customer complaints.
Outside of live load, is responsible for closing trailers (tarpaulins).
Respects third-party equipment (transporters’ trailers).
Is courteous and polite with drivers and assists them when needed.
Ensures drivers comply with Stow’s internal rules.
Complies with load-securing legislation.
Performs pre-staging at the request of the supervisor.
Performs 5S audits according to instructions.
Optional: Moves trailers using the tractor.