Forklift Materials Handler

Shift

Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm

The Forklift Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES included the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Read work order or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Receive items for shipment and visually inspect for identity, quantity, and condition; check for obvious damage and segregate items requiring special handling.
• Open containers as directed by work instructions or supervisor.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or with forklift or other handling equipment.
• Load materials into carrier vehicles and install loading tools to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Complete receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely via Pro Trans specifications.
• Use mobile scanner to complete receiving and shipping activities.
• Identify all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Conduct safety and equipment checks daily.
• Operate machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing.
• Follow all safety procedures and actively work to improve individual and center safety record.
• Provide ideas or feedback to identify continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below summarize the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

High school diploma or GED; or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write in English is required. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired in some centers.

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Able to use scanning equipment.

Must pass the Protrans Forklift Performance Test.

The job requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing. Requires the use of both hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate a forklift and to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, and hearing to detect forklift noise and other nearby individuals.

Regular exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions and, occasionally, moving mechanical parts. Noise level usually moderate.