Shipping Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading of material to reduce damage to minimal levels.

Balancing the loads and loading of the transport vehicles. Unloading of transport vehicles. All in a safe manner.

Read, understand, and follow all Safe Work Practices for machinery and equipment.

Working with the production team in balancing the shipment schedule with the plant output.

Coordinating the necessary export documents, and invoicing.

Processing paperwork for incoming goods.

Manage the bar code protocol for all profiles.

Providing positive and effective customer service support to management.

 Qualifications

Proven leadership skills demonstrated by leading by example.

Ability to operate forklift expertly.

Ability to load and unload materials of transport vehicles.

Understand company safety regulations and relevant occupational health and safety legislation.

Understanding machine processes, paperwork systems, and quality standards within the plant.

Demonstrated problem solving, and priority management capabilities.

Effective communication ability for General Production, Operators, Management, customers, and contractors.

Proactivity, creativity, and initiative for continuous improvement to the business processes.

Ability to organize in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Why You'll Love Metrie Many of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, other employee benefits, culture, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement – all in a safe and inclusive environment. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location, and can include the following:

A collaborative work environment with a clear strategy and goals

Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision care and life insurance-Benefits starts first of the month following hire date.

PTO are earned and based upon accrued hours worked.

Referral Program ($1,000 reward if you refer someone that gets hired and stays for several months)

Development opportunities – we recognize potential in our people and strive to offer various opportunities for advancement, training, and personal growth.

Family-oriented culture, focused on putting our people first

What it's like at Metrie

Safety.  Your safety is important to us. We want you to leave the day, the same way you came in. Continuous training with all warehouse personnel for both Safety and Operational excellence. Measure critical safety metrics on a monthly basis, identify potential issues and take appropriate actions.

Surroundings.  You’ll be working around moving machines – order pickers, forklifts, and mobile carts.

Activity.  Some activities may require operating machinery, constant walking, repetitive lifting, and using a handheld scanner. 

Temperature.  Warehouse in a non-climate-controlled environment. 

Noise level.  Can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it. 

Dress code.  Relaxed, with a few requirements regarding PPE. Metrie provides safety shoes, high visibility shirts or vests, eye protection and gloves.

Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking "Apply Now". We look forward to reviewing your application!

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed. We are an E-Verify employer.

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