Forklift Operator

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the yard/shipping and warehouse department but not to exclude the production department. Responsible for computer system update transactions which account for all physical movement, consumption, and production of inventory. Responsible for physical counts of designated inventory items cycle counts as defined and instructed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for the moving and storage of finished goods and raw materials, as well as loading product per customer orders on to trucks

Remove finished goods and raw materials from or to production lines and locations in the warehouse

Assist in shipping, receiving as needed

Safely operate all material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet movers

Must maintain yard in an organized and neat manner with good skids, legible labels and banded and wrapped skids

Scan and move finished goods one pallet at a time from Inbound location to specified zones in Yard location. No yard storage in the designated staging areas by the dock Skids stored in yard must be neatly and safely stacked with enough space between rows to enable label visibility for cycle counting and product identification. Like items must be consolidated every dayMove pallets quickly and efficiently within the yard

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Good understanding of forklift/pallet mover operation and all safety procedures

Good understanding of material handling within a yard/shipping and warehouse

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Equipment emergency stops

Obtain and maintain forklift operator certification

Proper handling and inspection of forklifts

Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules

Proper use of all safety equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest/uniform

Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
ISO sections pertaining to the position

EQUIPMENT USED:

Sit down forklift

Hand tools, power tools, pallet strapping equipment

Scanners

Box cutters

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid driver’s license

Have at least one year of experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production facility

Have at least one year of forklift experience and forklift certification

Logistics or supply chain background preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Capacity to work overtime as needed

Required to perform job duties in all weather conditions

Good vision (this can be accomplished with corrective lenses), central and peripheral vision in both eyes to detect objects or movement in the field of view.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:
Standing, sitting, walking, use of central and peripheral vision, and hearing (up to continuously); speaking/verbal communication, bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently)

Working Conditions:

Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal Weather including rain, sleet, snow, as well as high and low temperatures. This requirement is essential to ensure the employees capacity to perform their duties effectively and consistently under diverse weather
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