Certified Forklift Driver

Certified Forklift Driver - Freight

POSITION SUMMARY
Manual loading and unloading of freight with the use of a pallet jack, hand truck or forklift, general labor, and warehouse maintenance. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core values.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loading and unloading trucks, wrapping products, labeling shipping and receiving
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on forklifts
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shipping receiving area, and workstation neat, complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Communicate with operators from other shifts
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use
• Operate within standard operating procedure (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Stage finished product for loading
• Load finished product onto truck
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times with both external and internal customers and works with a diverse population group

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to drive and/or operate heavy equipment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs
• Read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Balances team and individual responsibilities

EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum (1) year experience in shipping and receiving
• Forklift experience and certification
• Bilingual, English and Spanish (Helpful)

EDUCATION

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

• Driver’s license required at time of hire
• Current Forklift Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced and lots of activity