Forklift Operator

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Job Title : Forklift Operator

Pay Rate : $18 / hr.

Shift : 2nd (2PM- 10 : 30 PM)

Benefits : Medical, Dental, AD&D

SUMMARY

Load, unload and move materials to facilitate the receipt of supplies and shipment of   product. An incumbent may or may not perform all of the duties listed below, dependent  on the specific plant for which support is provided.

Essential Functions :

1. Load and unload trailers; move and dock trailers for loading.

2. Set up trailers for customer delivery.

3. Audit areas of warehouse to insure proper placement of materials.

4. Check and track inventories to be sure materials are on hand.

5. Participate in physical count for monthly and yearly inventory.

6. Keep warehouse clean and free of debris.

7. Inspect trailers (leaks, dirt, etc.).

8. Handle UPS and FedEx shipments.

9. Monitor finished goods and raw materials for damage; report and repair as needed.

10. Matches receivables to purchase orders including all UPS.

11. Preforms other related duties and special projects.

Marginal Functions :

1. Attend safety committee meetings.

2. Perform warehouse maintenance tasks (sealing floor, redo aisles, row numbers).

Supervisory Functions :   None

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education : Requires basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English, and grammar;  equivalent to a high school education.

Experience : No prior experience required. May entail up to 6 months on-the-job  experience in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.

Skills and Abilities, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly  associated with this position :

1. Language : Perform reading, writing and speaking at a minimal level.

2. Mathematical : Perform the basic functions of arithmetic; add, subtract, multiply and  divide all units of measure.

3. Reasoning : Ability to deal with problems involving standardized situations.

4. Computer skills at a basic level.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Work Aids, which may be representative but  not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position :

Computer, printer, UPS and FedEx software, forklift, clamp truck, tractor-trailer. License(s) / Certification(s) Required : Forklift certification required.

Physical / Visual Activities or Demands : Physical / visual activities or demands that are  commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

1. Standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, carrying, reaching, grasping, talking, and  hearing.

2. Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with peripheral vision and   the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships  and to identify and distinguish colors.

3. Medium work exert up to 15 pounds of force continuously and up to 40 pounds of  force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Conditions : Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with  the performance of the functions of this job.

Physical conditions include close proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to  noise and dust. Occasional exposure to weather (moving trailers).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be   performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to   follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as  requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in  accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different   experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or  accommodations are appropriate.

All Activities, Demands, Conditions and Requirements are linked to Essential Job   Functions unless marked with an asterisk, which denotes linkage only to marginal   function(s).

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