0781 Lift Operator - Indirect

Job Title:  Lift Operator  

SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, this person is responsible for store/retrieve finished fabric, and load trailers for shipment. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

This is a representative sample -- not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks. 

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  Follow all safety standards 

  
  

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  Store finished fabric- Use lift truck to move cartons or wrapped rolls from packing storage in warehouse, use portable computer/scanners to record bin locations 

  
  

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  Retrieve finished fabric- get pull sheet and use lift truck to move fabric from bins to staging area 

  
  

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  Use Pallets and hand Strapper to unitize cartons as required 

  
  

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  Use stretch wrap machine to unitize wrapped rolls as required  

  
  

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  Use lift truck to move finished fabric from staging area to over-the road trailer 

  
  

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  Assist with manual handling of individual rolls 

  
  

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  Perform necessary housekeeping duties 

  
  

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  Perform other duties assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor 

  
  

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  Other duties as assigned 

  
  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

KNOWLEDGE OF 

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  Understanding of textile manufacturing methods 

  
  

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  Problem solving skills with  

  
  

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  PC skills to include MS Excel/Word, PowerPoint and Basics 

  
  

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  Effective business communication; basic report writing methods and techniques; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation 

  
  

ABILITY TO 

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  Read, write, and speak and understand in English, in order to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals 

  
  

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  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals 

  
  

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  Ability to record numbers on required paperwork 

  
  

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  Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player 

  
  

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  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form 

  
  

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  Meet behaviors established in Company performance management and development process. 

  
  

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  Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities 

  
  

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  Pay attention to detail 

  
  

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  Effectively execute tasks 

  
  

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  Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs 

  
  

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  Communicate effectively 

  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

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  High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required physical demands are as follows: 

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  Frequent hand, finger and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools or controls 

  
  

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  Requires standing (80%) and walking (10%) 

  
  

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  The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions 

  
  

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  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance 

  
  

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  Constantly lift up to 10 pounds, may frequently lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds 

  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job 

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  Constantly work under tight time constraints 

  
  

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  Occasionally work mandatory overtime 

  
  

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  May occasionally have exposures to extreme wet and/or humid conditions, heat/cold temperatures, and loud machine/equipment 

  
  

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  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, fumes or airborne particles 

  
  

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 

Required during production duties: