Material Handler/Forklift Driver

Bass Pro Shops•New Bern, NC

About The Position

This position loads finished boats, motors, and trailers onto various types of transportation. It prepares Tracker Boat trailers by assembling steel rails and components in the configuration needed for the boats being loaded, then uses a powered lift truck to place boats and motors on trailers. The position straps and secures boats, motors, and accessories, unloads trailers arriving from the trailer manufacturing plant, and moves trailers to designated yard locations. It also involves driving between two plants, completing assigned duties promptly, and maintaining a clean, safe, hazard-free work area. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; a Class E license is preferred. Work may take place indoors and outdoors and involves physically demanding tasks and exposure to varied weather, surfaces, machinery, vehicles, noise, dust, fumes, solvents, grease, and oils. The position is full-time and offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license that must be maintained; Class E license preferred.
Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds or more.
Ability to pull, push, reach overhead, use fingers and both hands, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend repeatedly, and climb using both arms and legs.
Ability to operate a forklift, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle and coordinate mental and muscular activity rapidly.
Depth perception; both eyes required; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of color.
Hearing ability; hearing aids permitted.
Ability to operate a hoist.
Ability to distinguish numbers and read written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Class E driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Prepare Tracker Boat trailers for loading by placing and assembling steel rails and components in the configuration required for the type and mix of boats.
Place boats and motors on trailers using a powered lift truck.
Strap and tie down boats, motors, and accessories using appropriate strapping and tie-down equipment.
Load, tie down, and secure boats, motors, and accessories.
Unload trailers shipped from the trailer manufacturing plant and move them to predetermined yard locations using a power lift truck.
Drive a truck between the two plants.
Complete assigned individual or team duties in a timely manner.
Keep the work area clean, safe, and free of hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
Medical benefits.
Dental benefits.
Vision benefits.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Voluntary benefits.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Bass Pro Cares Fund.