Forklift Operator - 2nd shift [United States]

 

Position Title:

Forklift Operator

Effective Date:

June 2013

Reports to:

Forklift Department/Area Manager

Job Classification:

Non-exempt

Organization:

Operations

Location:

Various Locations

General Summary:

Hours: 3pm-11:30pm
Puts away or removes freight from the Receiving dock and replenishes the Bulk and Repack pick slots and reserve slots in order to maintain a consistent workflow and services the store in a safe, timely and cost effective manner using Radio Frequency (RF) devices or Personal Data Assistant (PDA) units as applicable.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes the daily PIT checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance.
• Operates PIT equipment in a safe manner.
• Achieves set standards (engineered or productivity) on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Transports labeled freight from the dock to its assigned place for storage or shipment and completes the Daily Activity Log in order to track individual productivity.
• Replenishes the modules with correct freight that is free of damage in order to maintain quality standards.
• Assists in maintaining the workflow with the modules by removing empty pallets from pallet return slots as needed to adhere to housekeeping and safety standards.
• Ensures all freight staged on the floor is placed in the correct slot location to ensure slots are replenished with adequate merchandise.
• Reports all discrepancies concerning merchandise in the wrong slot, slot overflow, license number not on file, etc., to the proper personnel in order to maintain inventory standards and improve quality and productivity standards.
• Ensures merchandise is placed in the correct slot location by properly scanning each pallet license.
• Alerts Management of damaged racks, pallets, freight and/or spills.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Forklift department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: None
Experience: None. Three to six months experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks in preferred.
Physical Requirements: Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation. Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements. Team Member must be able to operate all types of PIT equipment. Team Member may be required to operate equipment that takes them to heights of up to 50 feet in the air.
Working Conditions: Team Member will work in a non-climate controlled Distribution or Warehouse atmosphere, in which outside weather conditions greatly affect the building’s temperature although fans and heaters are used. Team Member may also be exposed to or work in a restricted space, fumes and airborne particles as regulated by OSHA.
Availability: Team Member will perform shift work and must be willing to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.

Critical Skills
Communication Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
Physically Capable: Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.
Quality Conscious: Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
Reliable: Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
Safety Conscious: Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
Strong Organization Skills: Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.
Technically Capable: Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.

 

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