About the Role
A forklift is an individual who moves stock around a warehouse using a forklift. The main duties include operating forklifts loading and unloading equipment and storing or relocating materials within the warehouse or manufacturing plant.
Role and Responsibilities
Monitors and maintains inventory
Organize and secure materials, such as boxes, bales, pallets, and super stacks in a safe way
Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet
Shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping
Weigh products and/or loads and record weight
Move hazardous materials
Report any faulty equipment, damage to racks, or other potential safety hazards
Take certification update courses
Maintain a clean work area
Analyze production schedules to determine movement, deliveries, and material requirements
Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.
Consult and coordinate with manager, employees, other departments, and equipment manufacturers regarding loading and unloading operations
Attend meetings with manager and coworkers
Prepare, present and/or approve bill of ladings
Check in and approve new shipments
Perform quality checks
Adhere to uniform requirement
Ensure the oldest products are picked first by rotating stock.
Be alert of other employees in the work zone
Report quality variances to the proper channels
Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions
Comply with OSHA Standards
Qualifications and Responsibilities
1-3 years of certified forklift experience
Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience
Basic math skills
Ability to communicate and read labels in English
Bilingual (A plus if know how to speak Spanish)
Work Environment & Physical demands
This position works in a warehouse facility.
Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position
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Salary info:
$19 - $21 / hr