Forklift Operator 2nd Shift 6P - 6A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.


• Can demonstrate the safe operation of a lift truck and possess a valid tow motor license.


• Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area.


• Follows good housekeeping, and raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets. Straps removed as needed.


• Stacks finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage and ensure good housekeeping practices as directed by the warehouse lead shippers.


• Empties trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments.


• Ensures that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working
  
  condition.


• Inspect the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading


• Pull product, and load trailers for shipment per shipping requirement.


• Completes Shipping /Receiving Documentation where required


• Participates in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product.


• Works with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product.


• Relieves personnel for breaks as required.


• Covers opposite-shift vacations.


• Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper
  
  operation of the forklift.


• Follows all known safety procedures for the safe handling of batteries during changes
  
  and charging.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.


• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.


• Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.


• Responsible for ensuring compliance to meet the expectation of our customers.


• Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or
  
  equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Lift truck license required.


• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information.


• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide fractions.


• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and size.


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.


• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee
  
  frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds. 


• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


• To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments


• Exposed to moving mechanical parts


• To be able to work in a team setting