Forklift Operator - 1st shift - 7:00am to 5:30pm - Wednesday - Sunday

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Independence, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for using power equipment to load and unload product. The Forklift Operator will safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product. The company emphasizes a 'Continuous Improvement Culture' and is committed to the safety of its employees and facilities. Employees are expected to perform in a manner that ensures long-term success, demonstrating flexibility, reliability, a positive attitude, willingness to learn, initiative, high quality of work, adherence to instructions, professional communication, appropriate appearance, and a strong commitment to safety.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to twist, stoop, squat and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
Follow all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.
Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Follow all rules, guideline, and practices.
Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.
Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
Follow established Dock Safety policy.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within given operation.

Responsibilities

Use of power equipment to load and unload product.
Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Maintain daily housekeeping of operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc.
Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.
Complete lift inspection (electronic/paper) prior to operation.
Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
Ensure that product is scanned properly and matches the Item code on the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
Complete all Inbound and Outbound paper work accurately and completely.
Report all product damage to your supervisor/manager.
Maintain inventory accuracy and report all inventory discrepancy to supervisor/manager.