Warehouse Forklift Driver - Day Shift (Sun-Wed)

Holman Logistics•Conway, AR

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver operates a lift truck continually throughout their shift, requiring proficiency in driving backwards and constant awareness of travel direction. This role involves performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment, including battery maintenance. The driver is responsible for inspecting product condition, safely moving and storing product, and staging it for outbound loads. Additional duties include waste management, operating lifting devices, and maintaining departmental housekeeping. Reliable attendance and adherence to safety standards are crucial. This position may require voluntary/mandatory overtime during peak seasons.

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.
Ability to properly count, document or scan the number of units as needed.
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, requiring proficiency 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 referring defects to supervisors.
Inspects the condition of product, verifying it is free of damage or contamination.
Moves and places product safely and securely in its proper storage location.
Stages product for outbound loads with correct requirements.
Removes and empties waste bins into proper receptacles.
Moves controls to drive lift trucks and transport raw materials, finishing supplies, or finished product.
Moves levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets 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.
Maintains reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
Performs all duties in conformance with appropriate safety and security standards.
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.