Operator - Forklift Truck Jockey

CONA Services•Birmingham, AL

16h

About The Position

The Forklift Operator – Truck Jockey is responsible for safely moving product using powered industrial equipment. The role moves tractor-trailers to designated dock or parking spaces, drops and hooks trailers as needed, and uses glad hands to chock trucks and prevent them from pulling off. The operator verifies incoming and outgoing product, full goods, and raw materials; stacks loads properly; rotates product and materials; and follows warehouse operating procedures and UNITED safety policies. The position also includes daily forklift inspections, general housekeeping, and other duties assigned by management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. until an unspecified end time. The position requires regular, prompt attendance and willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as needed. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching overhead, grasping, pushing and pulling, and repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds. Sitting and vehicle operation are repeated activities. Safety-toed shoes are required for specified work involving powered industrial equipment and other listed tasks, and the employee must comply with the company’s PPE program and safety policies.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have a valid driver’s license and maintain compliance with UNITED’s Fleet policy.
Use required personal protective equipment and comply with UNITED safety policies.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance within Company guidelines.
Maintain the safety and security of Company assets.
Be able to use Company-provided resources and technology.
Have a high school diploma or GED, 6 to 12 months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Be able to work with all functional team members.
Comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program and wear safety-toed shoes for the specified tasks.
Be able to meet the stated physical demands, including repeated lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.
Truck operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Move tractor-trailers to designated dock or parking spaces.
Drop and hook trailers as needed.
Chock trucks using glad hands to prevent trucks from pulling off.
Operate powered industrial equipment in accordance with UNITED safety policy.
Verify incoming and outgoing product, full goods, and raw materials.
Stack loads properly.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Perform daily forklift inspections.
Correctly rotate product and materials.
Follow all warehouse operating procedures.
Perform appropriate duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation within the first year.
Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending.
Employee Assistance Program.
Company-paid life insurance ($50,000).
Optional accident, critical illness, universal life, home, and auto insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Paid holiday and sick time.
401(k) match: 50% on the first 6%, plus an additional annual match of up to 3%.
Employee discounts on cell phones, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology, and more.
Competitive compensation.
CDL tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 for qualified candidates.
On-the-job training, learning, and opportunities for career advancement.