Forklift Operator - Shipping - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)
About The Position
The Forklift Operator works with the Shipping Clerk to support warehouse operations and customer order fulfillment. Duties include unloading and loading trailers, fulfilling orders, wrapping and stacking pallets, labeling, audits, and other related shipping and warehousing activities. The role follows SCT’s Core Values and operating principles, including being trustworthy, servant-hearted, relational, and resourceful. The operator performs shipping and receiving activities according to established training and procedures, safely operates a stand-up forklift or other material handling equipment, and helps maintain clean, orderly warehouse and staging areas. The position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM EST, at the Chattanooga, Tennessee warehouse.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use software.
- Ability to read and understand documents and letters, and write legibly in English.
- Ability to understand and speak clearly in English, communicate, and understand directions as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with shipping and receiving operations in accordance with the training program and established procedures.
- Load and unload trailers safely according to SCT safety policies and procedures.
- Fulfill customer orders using an RF handheld.
- Back up the Shipping Clerk.
- Load trailers accurately, following proper sequence, product, and weight distribution instructions.
- Operate a stand-up forklift or other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Restack pallets that have fallen in the warehouse or during transfer.
- Unload returned finished goods and move them to the damaged and return area.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly, particularly the shipping and staging areas, including clearing articles that fall outside during loading and unloading.
- Report equipment mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Maintain order in manufacturing and warehouse storage areas.
- Unload outside-vendor deliveries or shipments, inspect their quality, quantity, and condition, and record the paperwork.
- Follow new procedures and innovations intended to improve operational efficiency and safety.
- Perform daily forklift checklists and routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning.
- May train new or existing employees on SCT safety and company policies.
- Perform daily housekeeping in accordance with company policy and warehouse needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
