Forklift Operator - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with the Shipping Clerk to unload and load trailers, fulfill orders, wrap pallets, stack, label, conduct audits, and perform other related warehousing activities. Team members are expected to act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray's (SCT) core values: Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful. The position requires operating material handling equipment safely and efficiently, maintaining a clean work area, and reporting any mechanical or safety issues. The job also involves unloading deliveries, inspecting shipments, and potentially training new employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to utilize software.
Ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc.
Ability to write legibly in English.
Ability to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Responsibilities

Unload and load trailers safely in accordance with defined SCT safety policies and procedures.
Fulfill customer orders with the use of an RF handheld.
Back-up the Shipping Clerk.
Load trailers accurately concerning proper sequence, products, and weight distribution.
Operate stand-up forklift or other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Restack pallets that have fallen in the warehouse and in the transfer process.
Unload all returned finished goods and move them to the damaged and return area.
Keep the work area clean and orderly, including articles that fall outside in the daily loading and unloading, primarily focusing on the shipping and staging area.
Report any mechanical problems with equipment or any safety hazards in the performance of your duties.
Maintain order in the manufacturing and warehouse storing areas.
Unload all deliveries or shipments from outside vendors, inspect quality, quantity, and condition of all shipments, and record paperwork.
Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations that add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Perform daily forklift checklist and routine maintenance on equipment including cleaning equipment.
May be required to train new or existing employees in adherence to SCT safety and company policies.
Routine housekeeping to be performed daily in adherence to company policy and warehouse needs.
Assist in performing the shipping and receiving operation in a consistent manner as instructed in the training program.
Responsible for maintaining the procedures concerning operation unless the training program is changed and properly recorded concerning procedure.