Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Wed. - Sat.

Thomas Keller Logistics GroupDefiance, OH
Onsite

About The Position

We are now hiring a 1st-shift forklift operator to join the team at our Defiance location! Located at 24862 Elliott Rd, Defiance, OH 43512. If you're looking for long-term employment with a company you can grow with, this is the position for you! Looking for someone with forklift shipping/receiving experience in a warehouse setting. The ideal candidate would have 1 to 3 years of forklift experience, as well as experience with an RF scanner. Must pass a drug screen and a criminal background check prior to employment.

Requirements

  • Forklift shipping/receiving experience in a warehouse setting.
  • Ability to work safely, follow safety procedures, and operate equipment safely, and able to recognize and respond to unsafe working conditions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor and other associates.
  • Ability to take direction from Supervisor.
  • Ability to get along well with others in organization.
  • Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with supervision.
  • Ability to count accurately.
  • Knowledge of WMS system and KOS system.
  • Knowledge of Industrial Truck Operational Procedures, including ability to handle product without damaging and the ability to use clamps, forks, and other attachments as needed.
  • Must obtain Industrial Truck Certification through in house training.
  • Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

Nice To Haves

  • 1 to 3 years of forklift experience.
  • Experience with an RF scanner.
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as requested by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Loading/unloading trucks.
  • Receiving.
  • Stacking/picking.
  • Moving product.
  • Check with Supervisor or Clerk for job orders.
  • At the beginning of each shift, inspect the powered industrial truck. Check for damage or problems and report them to your Supervisor. Document inspection on pre-operation inspection sheet.
  • Lock out / tag out unsafe or inoperable equipment.
  • Load, unload, and place product in proper storage bay stacked straight and neat.
  • Verify counts of incoming product, make necessary adjustments on paperwork, and initial any changes.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of damage and document or report immediately to supervisor.
  • Sign and date the paperwork when load is finished.
  • Accurately input information as trained with scanner, documenting all functions performed.
  • Ship accurate number of pieces per load worksheet.
  • Assist with inventory counts and proper stock rotation.
  • Change propane tanks properly and safely and change and charge batteries as needed.
  • Answer phones and take accurate messages.
  • Operate copy and fax machine as needed.
  • Use radio equipment for communication in a respectable manner.
  • Duties associated with housekeeping (throw away trash and sweep floors) and follow and maintain 5S standards.
  • Comply with OSHA standards and use safety equipment as required (eye and ear protection, back supports, and fall protection).
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  • Report immediately any and all incidents occurring on the forklift (i.e. damage to property, near misses, accidents, etc.).
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