Forklift Warehouse Operator

Maintain customer service by shipping customer orders correctly and efficiently.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

• Verify all orders being shipped to ensure shipping efficiency.
• Hand loading or palletizing order on trucks efficiently.
• Organizing inbound and outbound trucks to ensure efficient movement of freight.
• Ensure cleanliness and overall organization for the finished goods and shipping areas.
• Proper data entry and completion of customer orders.
• Keep tow motor clean and batteries charged.
• Reach customer and company shipping goals by working overtime as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have previous manufacturing and/or warehouse experience.

EDUCATION

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.

SKILLS

• Strong math skills
• Ability to learn and operate computer according to company programs.
• Accuracy to detail
• Good organizational and communicational skills.
• Safe operation of all warehouse equipment including tow motor, computer, calculator, scales, battery chargers, copier, telephone, and plastic wrap machine.
• Follow all standard operating procedures.
• Follow verbal and written instructions as assigned with customer orders.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Tow motor certification
• Read and use work order pick lists.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. unassisted
• Able to withstand changing climates (temperatures range from 85 degrees to -20 degrees)
• See Job Analysis Document

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

• Reports to: Lead and Production Supervisor
• Directly Supervises: None
• Indirectly Supervises: None

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Warehouse, Receiving, Distribution, Department Managers, Supervisors, Plant Management, other Warehouse associates
• External: Outbound/Inbound freight appointments as assigned, Vendors as assigned