Warehouse Forklift Driver - Weekend Nights (Fri-Sun)

Holman Logistics•Perryville, MD

10d

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver operates lift trucks throughout the shift to move, load, unload, transport, and stack materials in loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas. The role includes routine vehicle and equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, identifying defects for a supervisor or maintenance, and following applicable safety and security standards. Duties may include unloading inbound truck and rail shipments, verifying and inspecting received products, picking and staging preload orders, inspecting trailers, loading and securing products, and checking shipping documentation. Scanners and computers are used as needed. Reliable attendance and other duties as assigned are required. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with overtime; the advertised pay is $23 plus a $4 shift differential.

Requirements

One to two years of related experience.
Basic scanner technology skills.
Valid state driver's license.
Ability to work the required schedule and arrive on time; willingness to work voluntary or mandatory overtime required during the busy season.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, and read and interpret receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers and read and write simple sentences.
Ability to work effectively with people of different ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, and job types, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to meet or exceed production guidelines, work independently with minimal supervision, and complete and verify paperwork accurately.
Ability to inspect product condition, maintain organized work practices, accept accountability, adapt to workplace changes, and identify and correct conditions affecting safety.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a lift truck while driving backward and twisting to look in the direction of travel, and operate a lift truck throughout the shift.
Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment; clean or recharge batteries and refer defects or repairs to a supervisor or maintenance.
Transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas using battery-powered lift trucks and lifting equipment.
Position lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes; secure and transport products to designated areas.
Manually load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
Unload products from inbound trucks and rail cars; verify product identification and counts, inspect product condition, and place products safely in proper storage locations.
Receive and read preload orders, accurately pick products from storage, and stage them according to stacking guidelines.
Inspect and load trucks, arranging products within the trailer according to recommended practices and guidelines.
Use scanners and computers as needed; review printouts for shortages, over-counts, and incorrect model numbers and correct them where possible.
Inspect trailers before loading; compare units on preload spots with shipping documents; move products into trailers and secure loads for travel.
Maintain reliable attendance and perform duties according to safety and security standards, as well as other assigned duties.