Warehouse Forklift Driver

Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement.

12 hour rotating shifts 5:45am-6pm

$17.50 per hour

• Operates a lift truck continually on shift; must be proficient in driving backwards and able to look in the direction of travel on a continual basis.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning or recharging batteries (operating a man‑on‑board battery (magnetic) system) and refers defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance.
• Inspects condition of product verifying that it is free of damage or contamination; moves and places product safely and securely in its proper storage location; stages product for outbound loads with correct requirements; removes and empties waste bins into proper receptacles; moves controls to drive lift trucks and transport raw materials, finishing supplies or finished product to and from the warehouse, trailers or operating lines.
• Moves levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel‑hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices; operates a powered air‑supplied respirator to perform cleaning functions; housekeeping of department/areas; reliable attendance at scheduled shifts; performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards; performs all other duties as assigned or needed.

• Attendance – Ability to work required schedule, arrive on time, and work voluntary/mandatory overtime during busy season.
• Communication – Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous, professional manner with others, and to understand and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Mathematics – Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Language – Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers; read and interpret documents such as receivers, invoices, operating instructions and procedural manuals; read and write simple sentences.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co‑workers and management.
• Productivity – Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds established guidelines and to work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork – Completion – Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately, according to established guidelines, and to properly count, document or scan the number of units as needed.
• Paperwork – Verification – Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure the customer is receiving correct product; inspect condition of product received and product going out to ensure quality.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect team member safety.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Two (2) years related experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic computer or tablet skills; handheld radio.
• Certificates & Licenses:
  Forklift Certification preferred; must be able to complete Holman’s forklift certification program.