Warehouse Forklift Driver - Night Shift

Holman Logistics•Perryville, MD

About The Position

The Warehouse Forklift Driver operates lift trucks throughout the shift to move materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas. The role includes routine vehicle and equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, safe handling and storage of products, and accurate product counting, scanning, and paperwork. Depending on the assigned function, the employee may unload inbound truck and rail carriers, pick and stage preload orders, or load and secure products in trailers. The position requires reliable attendance, adherence to safety and security standards, and the ability to work required overtime during busy periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., plus overtime. Compensation is $23 per hour plus a $2 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 and ability to work voluntary or mandatory overtime during the busy season.
Ability to communicate courteously and professionally, and understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, and read and write simple sentences.
Ability to complete and verify paperwork accurately, count or scan units, and inspect product condition.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, maintain productivity, follow systematic methods, adapt to workplace changes, and take accountability for work.
Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting team-member safety.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a lift truck throughout the shift, driving backward and twisting to look in the direction of travel as required.
Inspect lift trucks and auxiliary equipment, perform routine preventative maintenance such as cleaning or recharging batteries, and refer defects or repairs to a supervisor or maintenance.
Transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas using lift trucks and other lifting devices.
Position lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, secure materials for transport, and manually load or unload materials when needed.
Maintain reliable attendance and perform duties in accordance with safety and security standards.
Unload products from inbound trucks and rail cars; verify product 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 in trailers according to recommended loading practices; use a scanner and computer as needed.
Review printouts for shortages, over-counts, and incorrect model numbers, and correct discrepancies where possible.
Inspect trailers before loading, compare counts on preload spots with shipping documents, move products into trailers, arrange them appropriately, and secure loads for travel.
Complete required paperwork neatly and accurately, and count, document, or scan units as required.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed.