Warehouse Forklift Driver (Slip Sheet)

Holman Logistics•Sumner, WA

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver operates a lift truck throughout the shift, including driving backward and twisting to look in the direction of travel. The role moves materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas; uses lifting devices to handle and stack materials; and manually loads or unloads materials as needed. It also includes routine inspections of vehicles and auxiliary equipment, reporting defects or repairs, maintaining reliable attendance, and following safety and security standards. Depending on assigned function, the position may unload and verify inbound products, pick and stage orders, or inspect, load, count, arrange, and secure products in trailers. Scanning devices and computers may be used to perform tasks. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with necessary overtime. Pay is $22.50 per hour. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work the required schedule and arrive on time.
Ability and willingness to work voluntary or mandatory overtime required to meet daily workload.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally in writing and verbally, and understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers and read and interpret receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to read and write simple sentences.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, coworkers, and management.
Ability to meet or exceed production guidelines and work independently without interruptions.
Ability to complete paperwork neatly and accurately and verify paperwork and product condition.
Ability to follow systematic methods, accept responsibility, perform accurately and thoroughly, adapt to workplace changes, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect team member safety.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED.
Two years of related experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Basic computer or tablet skills and experience using a hand-held radio.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Operate a lift truck throughout the shift, driving backward and twisting to look in the direction of travel.
Inspect vehicles and auxiliary equipment, clean or recharge batteries, and report defects or repair needs to a supervisor or maintenance.
Transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas using battery-powered lift trucks.
Operate forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms to load, unload, transport, and stack materials.
Position lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes and secure products for transport.
Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
Maintain reliable attendance and perform duties according to safety and security standards.
Unload inbound products, verify identification and counts, inspect product condition, and place products in proper storage locations.
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.
Inspect trailers before loading and compare preload counts with shipping documents.
Move products from staging areas or storage into trailers and properly secure loads for travel.
Use scanning devices and computers as needed; complete, count, document, scan, and verify paperwork or units accurately.
Perform other assigned or needed duties.