Warehouse Forklift Driver

Essential Functions

• All Material Handlers:
  Operates a lift truck by driving backwards and twisting to look in the direction of travel; operates a lift truck across shifts; performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment (e.g., cleaning or recharging batteries) and refers defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance; moves controls to drive battery-powered lift trucks and transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas;
  
  operates lifting devices (forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists, elevating platforms) to load, unload, transport, and stack material; positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes and secures material for transport to designated areas; manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices; maintains reliable attendance; performs duties in conformance with safety and security standards;
  
  performs other duties as assigned or needed.
• Unloader:
  Unloads products from inbound carriers (truck and rail cars); verifies product identity and counts accurately; inspects condition of received product; moves and places product safely and securely in its proper storage location.
• Preloader:
  Receives and reads preload orders; fills orders by accurately picking product from storage and staging it on a spot using stacking guidelines; inspects and loads trucks and arranges products with space in the trailer according to loading practices; uses scanning device and computer as needed; checks printout for shortages, over-counts, and incorrect model numbers; corrects shortages, over-counts, and incorrect models where possible.
• Truck Loaders:
  Inspects trailers before loading; counts units on preload spot and compares with shipping documents; moves products from preload spot and from storage into the trailer; arranges products within the trailer cube according to loading guidelines; properly secures the load for travel.

• Competency Statements
• Attendance – Ability to work required schedule and arrive on time; willing to work overtime during busy seasons.
• Communication – Ability to communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous, professional manner; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mathematics – Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language – Ability to read and interpret documents, invoices, operating instructions and procedures; read and write simple sentences.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Relationship Building – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
• Productivity – Ability to maintain production levels that meet or exceed guidelines; work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork – Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately; count, document or scan units as needed.
• Paperwork Verification – Ability to verify paperwork to ensure correct product; inspect condition of received and outgoing product for quality.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting team member safety.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience:
  
  One to two years related experience.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Basic scanner technology.
• Certificates & Licenses:
  Valid State Driver’s License; forklift certification preferred.

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