Forklift Driver

BASIC FUNCTION:

To operate equipment in order to pick, pack, and ship product to end customers. Strive to meet the specification of the customer or the next process while always striving to meet Safety , Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Pick, pack, ship, package, transact, count, and load finished goods inventory.

2. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

3. Reads orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

4. Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas.

5. Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

6. Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station or shipping dock staging area.

7. Marks materials with identifying information.

8. Opens bales, crates, and other containers.

9. Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.

10. Weighs or counts items for distribution.

11. Arranges stock parts in specified sequence.

12. Uses computer to enter records.

13. Prepares parcels for shipping.

14. Maintains inventory records.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Employees responsibilities include the following:

• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations

• Use personal protective equipment and clothing as directed by the employer

• Report workplace hazards and dangers

• Work in a manner as required by the employer and use the prescribed safety equipment

Employees have the following three basic rights:

• Right to refuse unsafe work

• Right to participate in the workplace health and safety activities through Joint Health and Safety Committee(JHSC) or as a worker health and safety representative

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Works well in group problem solving situations.

• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control.

• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.

• Cost Consciousness - Conserves organizational resources.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

Qualifications

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

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Has the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Has the ability to write simple correspondence. Has the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to compute, rate, ratio, and figure percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift Classroom and Practical Certification or equivalent training.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

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