2nd Shift Material Handling Operator

Verst Careers
  • Hebron, Kentucky
  • $19 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
2 days ago

Job Description

Verst Logistics
Material Handling Operator - Forklift Operator
Hebron, KY
2nd shift
$19/hr, + $1 shift differential
Monday through Friday 
Position Summary:
Operate electric or propane powered material handling equipment to load and unload trucks and move inventory to a designated area within an automotive distribution environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
  1. Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to move inventory, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.
  2. Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.
  3. Complete daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.
  4. Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.
  5. Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents and check product for damage.
  6. Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.
  7. Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.
  8. Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  9. Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.
  10. Identify flaws/defects/knowledge of packing methods.
  11. Placing selected cases on a pallet and arrange them orderly to minimize product damage for safe delivery.
  12. Backs up Order Selectors as required.
  13. Picks and packs orders for shipments, assist with inventory location changes, and assists with staging products.
  14. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
  15. Perform cycle counts or verification of inventory quantities and locations.
  16. Train new employees on standard operating procedures.
Job Specifications:
  1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
  2. Must acquire forklift certification upon hire; 3-5 years prior experience operating a forklift, preferred
  3. Basic reading and math skills
  4. Must be computer literate
  5. Demonstrated problem solving abilities and attention to detail
  6. Previous experience in an Automotive Distribution environment, preferred
  7. Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Plans and Lean Manufacturing techniques, preferred
  8. Familiarity with SOX Compliance Requirements and OSHA Regulations
  9. Familiarity with SDS/Hazmat Safety preferred
  10. Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately
  11. Frequently bending, walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. safely as required
  12. Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills
  13. Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements

Numbers & Facts

LocationHebron, Kentucky

Skills

  • Computer Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Inventory Cycle Countsunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Methodsunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pallet Jackunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Documentationunmatched
  • Product Positioningunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • Shipping Documentsunmatched
  • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched

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