Forklift Driver

Description Schedule

• Although the schedule is fixed there will be times of extended hours or extra days.
• Associates are expected to be flexible to suit our volume fluctuation.
• First shift:
  Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., every Saturday 5:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Second shift:
  Monday – Friday 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., every other Saturday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of palletized products throughout the warehouse. Associates must operate company equipment in accordance with all safety standards, productivity expectations, and operational procedures established by Mystic. Forklift Drivers are expected to perform all assigned warehouse functions, use handheld RF scanning technology, and maintain a professional, team-oriented work environment.

Forklift Drivers will operate the following sit-down forklift equipment:

• Propane Forklift: Toyota Model 50-8
  
  FGCU
  20
• Electric Forklift: Raymond Model 446-C40TT

All associates are required to follow safety protocols as outlined during orientation and mandatory forklift training. Associates must always operate equipment safely and according to all company procedures.

Associates are not authorized to perform maintenance or repairs on any equipment. Drivers are responsible for conducting required pre-shift equipment inspections and promptly notifying their supervisor of any equipment defects, malfunctions, or failed inspection items.

Additional safety procedures, equipment requirements, and operational expectations may be introduced periodically. Associates are expected to attend all required meetings and comply with any new policies, procedures, or training requirements.

All associates are expected to maintain productivity levels consistent with established building and shift performance standards. Productivity expectations may fluctuate based on seasonal demands and normal variations in product flow.

Associates whose performance falls below expected standards will be notified and may receive additional coaching or training.

Forklift Drivers are expected to perform all warehouse functions listed below. Each task requires the use of a handheld RF scanner, and training on scanner operation will be provided during the associate's first week of employment.

1. Truck Unloading (approx. 10%)

• Unload palletized products from inbound trailers.
• Follow all unloading procedures as trained during orientation.
• Secure trailers before unloading begins.
• Retrieve and properly handle trays or materials that may have fallen from pallets.
• Perform work both inside the warehouse and outside at the trailer as required.

2. Truck Loading (approx. 10%)

• Load palletized products into outbound trailers.
• Secure trailers as required before loading operations.
• Retrieve and properly handle trays or materials that may have fallen from pallets.
• Use RF scanners to scan pallet labels as products are loaded into trailers.
• Follow all loading procedures as taught during orientation.
• Perform work both inside the warehouse and outside at the trailer as required.

3. Put away Operations (approx. 10%)

• Transport pallets from staging areas to designated storage locations.
• Use the RF scanner to receive work assignments and location instructions.
• Accurately place pallets into assigned warehouse locations.
• Follow all putaway procedures as trained during orientation.

4. Order Picking (approx. 60%)

• Use RF scanners and standard pick tickets to locate and select customer orders.
• Scan pallet labels as required during the picking process.
• Build customer orders accurately and maintain neat, organized pallet configurations.
• Transfer trays of mail or product from one pallet to another when…