Warehouse Forklift Driver

Holman Logistics•Ontario, CA

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver operates a lift truck throughout the shift to move materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas. The role includes inspecting and maintaining vehicles and auxiliary equipment, positioning and securing pallets and other materials for transport, and manually loading or unloading materials as needed. The position may perform duties as an unloader, preloader, or truck loader, including receiving and checking products, picking and staging orders, inspecting trailers and products, loading trailers, and securing loads. Work must conform to safety and security standards, and reliable attendance is required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, with compensation of $22.25. Voluntary or mandatory overtime may be required during the busy season.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to two years of related experience.
Basic scanner technology skills.
Valid state driver's license.
Ability and willingness to work voluntary or mandatory overtime required during the busy season.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, and to read and write simple sentences.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and communicate courteously and professionally.
Ability to count, document, scan, and verify units and complete paperwork neatly and accurately.
Ability to inspect product condition and verify that customers receive the correct product.
Ability to maintain required production levels and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting team-member safety.
Ability to work effectively with people across different backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to adapt to workplace changes and take responsibility for one's actions.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a lift truck throughout the shift, driving backward and turning to look in the direction of travel.
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, and report defects or repairs to a supervisor or maintenance.
Transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas using battery-powered lift trucks.
Operate forklifts and other lifting devices to load, unload, transport, and stack materials.
Position lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure materials for transport.
Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
Maintain reliable attendance and perform duties in accordance with safety and security standards.
Unload products from inbound trucks and rail cars; verify identification and counts, inspect product condition, and place products 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 according to recommended trailer-loading practices and guidelines.
Use a scanner and computer as needed; check printouts for shortages, over-counts, and incorrect model numbers, and correct discrepancies where possible.
Inspect trailers before loading and compare units on preload spots with shipping documents.
Move products from preload spots or storage into trailers, arrange them appropriately, and secure loads for travel.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.