Shipping Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring shipping and receiving deadlines are met on a daily basis. Utilizing a sit down forklift, they are responsible for loading and unloading trailers and railcars safely and within guidelines. The ability to identify and correct or report any issues around safety, quality, or housekeeping are critical in this role. The Shipping Forklift Operator will also be expected to follow all Safety and Housekeeping rules, fill out Forklift Safety Check Sheet at the start of each shift, utilize a sit down forklift to load trailers according to Customer requirements, inspect trailers prior to loading (damage, cleanliness, etc.), check off line on Tally Sheet and write down any defects, notify Clerk if any issues, access KIWI for machine line-up, communicate with Clerk on orders coming down line (load into trailer or warehouse), understand IRF, follow special instructions for each order, communicate discrepancies to Clerk & or T.R., fill out tally sheet for each order, and perform any other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 1+ years of sit down forklift driving experience
- Willing to work overtime as needed
- Strong work ethic, good judgement and decision-making skills
- Perform well with limited direct supervision
- Knowledge of general computer operations
- Strong communication skills
- Stable work history
- Good attendance record
- Positive attitude
- Desire to produce quality work as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Follow all Safety and Housekeeping rules
- Fill out Forklift Safety Check Sheet at the start of each shift
- Utilizing a sit down forklift load trailers according to Customer requirements
- Inspect trailers prior to loading: damage, cleanliness, etc. Check off line on Tally Sheet and write down any defects. Notify Clerk if any issues
- Access KIWI for machine line-up
- Communicate with Clerk on orders coming down line: load into trailer or warehouse
- Understand IRF
- Follow special instructions for each order
- Communicate discrepancies to Clerk & or T.R.
- Fill out tally sheet for each order
- Any other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- Retirement, Pension, and 401k Matching Program
- Medical & Dental
- Education & Development (Including Tuition Reimbursement)
- Life & Disability Insurance
- health, welfare and retirement plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Company-funded retirement contributions
- Paid Time Off
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
- 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
