MHE2, General Forklift

ID Logistics•Somers, WI

About The Position

The General Forklift role operates gasoline-, liquified-gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, including sit-down, stand-up, clamp, or other elevating equipment. The equipment is used to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, and materials in a distribution center or storage yard. The position works Monday through Friday on the second shift, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as business needs require. The stated wage is $20.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully complete post-hire assessments.
Be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications, such as OSHA or company certifications.
Be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment, such as protective footwear, protective eyewear, and gloves, in accordance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
Inspect assigned equipment daily.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store products efficiently in the appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
Move products efficiently from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, and report quality variances.
Keep appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security.
Assist with physical inventories.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Follow customer requirements and other instructions to ensure accurate load counts, product stability, and safe loading and unloading.
Coordinate as necessary with other departments and functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation, and Maintenance.
Follow good housekeeping practices and the clean-as-you-go process.
Conduct operations and use equipment in a manner that promotes safety; report unsafe conditions that cannot be self-corrected to the leadership team.
Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report observed noncompliance.
Observe company safety rules and assist with enforcement as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.