DC Yarn Handler​/Forklift Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Renfro
- Fort Payne
- Fort Payne, AL 35967

Position Type:
Full Time

Operates electric, gas powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as Lift Truck, (Hyster) boom, scoop, or elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move finished products, equipment, or dry supply materials by performing the following duties.

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus to deliver, stack and unstack pallets of dry goods and supplies, finished or cribbed product recording item and count of stock delivered or received.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
• Perform physical product inventory as required.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules as required.
• Must be able to effectively use WMS.
• Operate any assigned equipment.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be flexible to work in all areas of the facility.
• Occasionally stack finished cases and remove damaged cases as required.
• Must be able to successfully pass Company’s pre-employment testing.
• Adhere to company policies, including safety, attendance and punctuality.
• Communicate with co-workers, management and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions including but not limited to confidentiality requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines.
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information.
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• High energy level.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter.
• Ability to deal with external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential.
• Must possess confidence, good judgment, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment.

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.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• 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.

• Incumbent must hold a valid Renfro PIT Operator’s License and a valid driver’s license.
• An appropriate job-related test is required.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand;
  Sit – The employee is regularly required to stand and sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms – The employee is regularly required to use hands for these tasks.
• Walk and climb or balance – The employee frequently is required to walk, climb and balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – The employee occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk or hear – The employee occasionally is required to talk or hear.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and…