Description

DEPARTMENT

SHIPPING

JOB TITLE

FORKLIFT

OPERATOR PRODUCTION STANDARDS

• Perform expected volume of work safely and efficiently
• Follow instructions/directions from Supervisor or Crew Leader.
• Store and transport product within warehouse and to auxiliary warehouses.
• Count finished goods.
• Consolidate partial pallets and partially filled storage locations.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of warehouse.
• Make quality decisions about pallets and finished goods.
• Properly check and maintain forklift.
• Repair damaged cases as needed.
• Stretch-wrap additional pallets of product as required.
• Ensure each load has the correct item codes and lot codes.
• Maintain proper documentation of ALL product movement.
• Properly fill out Drivers Daily Forklift Checklist.
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast paced work environment. Exposure to outside elements. Safety glasses are required at all times while driving forklift. Safety gloves are required for re-fueling. Activity Occasionally (up to 3 hrs) Frequently (3-6 hrs) Constantly (6-8+ hrs) Sitting X Walking X Squatting X Bending (waist) X Twisting (neck & waist) X Reaching (above & below shoulder level) X Repetitive use of both hands X Simple Grasping (both hands) X Power Grasping (both hands) X Pushing & Pulling (both hands) X Reaching (above and below shoulder level) X Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

Read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English. Perform basic math functions. Must hold and maintain a current forklift operator's license and successfully complete the required forklift training. Written test may be required. Be able to lift 50 lbs. and carry up to 5 ft. Must possess the ability to learn, understand and use the Inventory Control Radio Frequency (RF) system as it pertains to the job's required production standards.

HELPFUL PRIOR EXPERIENCE

Forklift operator and warehouse/shipping experience.