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

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works with the Distribution Supervisor to fulfill customer orders and support warehouse and shipping operations. Tasks include stacking and wrapping product, collecting damaged goods, labeling, loading outbound trailers, and unloading inbound trailers. The role also operates a stand-up forklift or other material-handling equipment and follows company safety procedures and training instructions. The operator maintains a clean, orderly work environment in accordance with the company’s 5S system, completes routine equipment checks and maintenance, and reports equipment problems and safety hazards. The role requires following established shipping and receiving procedures, adapting to properly introduced process changes, and using downtime for housekeeping, audits, setup assistance, or other assigned tasks. The position may include training employees on company safety and policies. The listed schedule is 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM EST on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, at the Amnicola Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Team members are expected to act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray’s shared values: Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful.

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, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Responsibilities

Work with the Distribution Supervisor to fulfill customer orders and support warehouse operations.
Stack, wrap, label, and collect damaged product; load outbound trailers and unload inbound trailers.
Fulfill customer orders using an RF handheld.
Stack shipping pallets to reduce overhang and maximize stability.
Safely load and unload trailers according to SCT safety policies and procedures.
Restack pallets that fall in the warehouse or during transfer.
Operate a stand-up forklift or other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
Load trailers accurately according to sequence, products, and weight distribution instructions.
Unload vendor deliveries or shipments, inspect their quality, quantity, and condition, and record the paperwork.
Report equipment mechanical problems and safety hazards to a supervisor.
Maintain order in the shipping dock and warehouse areas.
Complete daily forklift checklists and routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning equipment with an air hose.
Follow established shipping and receiving procedures and adapt to properly introduced new procedures and innovations.
Use downtime, excluding approved breaks, to assist with setup or perform assigned tasks such as housekeeping and audits.
May train new or existing employees in SCT safety and company policies.
Perform routine daily housekeeping in accordance with company policy and warehouse needs.
Maintain a clean work environment, including the machine, floors, desks, and fans, in accordance with the 5S system.