Warehouse Forklift Driver

Holman Logistics•Conway, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver is responsible for operating a lift truck continually throughout their shift, performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, and ensuring product is moved and stored safely and accurately. This role involves staging product for outbound loads, managing waste disposal, and operating various lifting devices. The position also requires manual loading and unloading of materials, maintaining departmental housekeeping, and adhering to all safety and security standards. Reliable attendance and the ability to perform all assigned duties are critical.

Requirements

Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time.
Ability and willingness to work voluntary/mandatory overtime required during the busy season.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous and professional manner.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction.
Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as receivers, invoices, operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and write simple sentences.
Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds established guidelines.
Ability to work independently without interruptions.
Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately and according to established guidelines.
Properly count, document or scan the number of units as needed by the function that is being performed.
Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure customer is receiving correct product.
Ability to inspect condition of product received and product going out to ensure quality.
Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member safety.
Basic computer or tablet skills; hand-held radio.
Must be able to complete Holman’s forklift certification program.

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
Forklift Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates a lift truck continually on shift, proficient in driving backwards and looking in the direction of travel.
Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning or recharging batteries, and reports defects to supervisors.
Inspects product condition for damage or contamination.
Moves and places product safely and securely in its proper storage location.
Stages product for outbound loads according to requirements.
Removes and empties waste bins into proper receptacles.
Moves controls to drive lift trucks and transport materials to and from the warehouse, trailers, or operating lines.
Operates lifting devices such as forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material for transport.
Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
Operates a powered air supplied respirator to perform cleaning functions.
Maintains housekeeping of department/areas.
Ensures reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.