Shipping Fork Truck Operator
About The Position
Loads and unloads trucks Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials. Stretch wraps products as needed. Locating and moving stock of products onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device for storage or shipment. Continuously moving levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed. Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules. Lubricates fork truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank Ensures all shipping/warehouse paperwork ticket numbers are recorded accurately. Completes pre-inspections and fill out forms. Inspects bales and identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. Receiving forklift drivers sign delivery receipts when truck is unloaded. Help maintain a safe and orderly environment. Other duties as directed
Requirements
- Skilled & certified to drive forklift.
- OSHA requires forklift operators to get certified to prevent unsafe driving and injuries. By ensuring their operators are certified, employers can benefit from safer workplace and more productivity
- organizational skills
- ability to read a tape measure
- at least two (2) years previous forklift experience.
- Possess basic computer skills and proficient user of our ERP system.
- Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
Responsibilities
- Loads and unloads trucks
- Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
- Stretch wraps products as needed.
- Locating and moving stock of products onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device for storage or shipment.
- Continuously moving levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
- Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
- Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
- Lubricates fork truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank
- Ensures all shipping/warehouse paperwork ticket numbers are recorded accurately.
- Completes pre-inspections and fill out forms.
- Inspects bales and identifying damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
- Receiving forklift drivers sign delivery receipts when truck is unloaded.
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Other duties as directed
Benefits
- health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
