Forklift Operator 1

reliance•Marseilles, IL

About The Position

Load, unload, or otherwise move inventory using heavy capacity fork truck equipment according to work orders and by directive of supervisor. Responsible for operating fork truck to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas. Load and unload trailers and railroad cars. Able to drive and operate the fork truck in a variety of conditions and spaces. Log and report inventory location changes according to specified procedure into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork. Log and tag inventory received according to specified procedure. Assemble customer orders according to work orders. Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms as specified by management. Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy. Works and coordinates with multiple areas of warehouse, and coworkers to complete tasks. Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures. Safety sensitive for his/her own safety and/or the safety of others. Demonstrated initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks. Enthusiastic team player with a motivating positive attitude. Committed to a workplace of culture and respect. Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality. May need to work overtime and weekends as assigned (depending on business need). Special projects as specified by management.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write.
Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Ability to work and coordinate with multiple areas of the warehouse and coworkers.
Ability to maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks.
Ability to be a team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to be committed to a workplace of culture and respect.
Ability to maintain dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as assigned.
Ability to complete special projects as specified by management.

Nice To Haves

Heavy capacity fork truck experience
Material handling experience
Experience working with steel

Responsibilities

Operate fork truck to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
Drive and operate the fork truck in a variety of conditions and spaces.
Log and report inventory location changes into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork.
Log and tag inventory received.
Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Coordinate with multiple areas of the warehouse and coworkers to complete tasks.
Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks.
Maintain dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality.
Work overtime and weekends as assigned.
Complete special projects as specified by management.