Outbound Forklift Operator-Rotating Shift

TALKE USA•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Summary Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner. Important Personal Skills Adaptability Strong attention to detail and accuracy Strong sense of urgency Good timekeeping ethic Cultural competence - must be able to work effectively and professionally with a diverse workforce Teamwork ethic Job Tasks Safety / Quality: Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed. Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information. Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered. Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department. Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound forklift operators will bin-in new pallets. Inventory forklift operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. P&S and PRM forklift operators will conduct pallet movements needed b maintain production. Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties assigned by management.

Requirements

Must have experience operating a gas-powered sit-down forklift or: Must have experience operating a diesel-powered forklift
2 years’ experience working with forklifts
Certified on a forklift
Must be able to speak and read English
Must be able to do basic math
Must have experience moving large loads

Nice To Haves

Must be able to double stack single pallets (preferable)
Container loading experience (preferable)

Responsibilities

Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner
Follows directives and completing tasks in a timely manner
Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed
Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements
Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information
Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose
Reports any damage or defects as discovered
Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department
Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc.
Performs additional duties assigned by management