Warehouse Forklift Driver - Sumner

Description

Schedule:

M-F 8am-4:30pm + Necessary Overtime
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Operate a lift truck by driving backwards and twisting to look in the direction of travel, continuously.
• Operate a lift truck throughout the shift.
• Perform routine inspections on vehicles and auxiliary equipment (e.g., cleaning, recharging batteries) and refer defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance.
• Move controls to drive battery-powered lift trucks and transport materials between loading, unloading, processing, and storage areas.
• Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices (forklifts, lift beams, swivel‑hooks, hoists, elevating platforms) to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, securing material or products for transport.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Maintain reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Perform all duties in conformance with safety and security standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

• Unload products from inbound carriers.
• Verify product identification and accurate count upon receipt.
• Inspect condition of all received product.
• Move and place product safely and securely in its proper storage location.

• Receive and read preload orders.
• Accurately pick product from storage and stage that product on a spot utilizing stacking guidelines.
• Inspect and load trucks, arranging products within the trailer cube according to recommended loading practices and guidelines.
• Use scanning device and computer as needed to perform tasks.

• Inspect trailers before loading products.
• Count units on preload spot and compare with shipping documents.
• Move products from the preload spot and directly from storage when required into the trailer.
• Arrange products within the trailer cube according to recommended loading practices and guidelines.
• Properly secure the load for travel.

• Attendance – Ability to work required schedule and arrive on time; willingness to work necessary overtime.
• Communication – Effectively communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous, professional manner; understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mathematics – Perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Language – Identify and compare letters and numbers; read and interpret documents such as receivers, invoices, operating instructions, and procedure manuals; read and write simple sentences.
• Diversity Oriented – Work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building – Establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co‑workers, and management.
• Productivity – Maintain a production level that meets or exceeds established guidelines; work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork – Completion – Complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately according to guidelines; properly count, document, or scan units as required.
• Paperwork – Verification – Verify paperwork to ensure customers receive correct product; inspect condition of received and outgoing product to ensure quality.
• Organized – Follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability – Adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy – Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness – 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 preferred.
• Computer Skills – Basic computer or tablet skills; hand‑held radio.
• Certificates & Licenses – Forklift Certification preferred;
  Valid Driver’s License.

• Seniority level – Entry level
• Employment type – Full‑time
• Job function – Management and Manufacturing
• Industries – Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage