Shipping Fork Lift Op Probatn

Department: Shipping

Job: Shipping Forklift Operator

Shift: 9:30am-5:30pm

Base Rate: $23.55 plus shift differential

SUMMARY:

The primary objective of this position is to ensure all freight is loaded or unloaded in compliance with safety and operating procedures accurately and efficiently.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Load and unload finished products and any related raw materials following proper procedures
• Knowledge of warehouse storage areas and location of all products including samples and accessory items
• Operate lift truck in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all safety procedures
• Fill out daily checklist for forklift
• Fill LP tanks as needed following all safety procedures
• Maintain housekeeping in shipping and warehouse areas including periodic cleaning of forklifts
• Perform cycle counts as requested
• Shuttling product to additional storage space
• Work independently at outside warehouse as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by shipping leader
• Assist other plant personnel as needed
• Specific to outside warehouse:
• Responsible for security of warehouse
• Unlock and lock gates, office, lights, etc.
• Ensure forklift secured and stored in building
• Complete all required paperwork for carriers and return to shipping clerk
• Monitor inventories and turn over in timely manner
• Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss accident or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem
• Operate equipment only when you are trained in its use or are working with or under the direction of a qualified employee, and you are authorized to do so by your supervisor
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic mathematics skills
• Some knowledge of all raw materials
• Knowledge of finished product
• Ability to work with truck drivers in a positive and courteous manner

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be capable of:

• Log into and navigate company Talent Center to access paycheck/benefits enrollment information
• Log into and navigate Learning Management system and accomplish required online training routinely
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completed and passed lift truck training programs and have a valid fork lift operator license

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance
• Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance
• Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment
• Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours
• Routinely ascend and descend stairs to enter work areas
• Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task
• Push/Drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties
• Lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) from Auto Catcher to seconds re-wrap or recycle/trash receptacle.
• Ability to rotate and work shift work
• Ability to help with all line breaks and lace-ups
• The Summit Plant is a 100% tobacco-free site.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Choice of 3 healthcare benefit plans, including an HMO, starting first day of employment
• Wellness programs and incentive credits
• Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance
• Company paid disability insurance
• 401k with excellent company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Safety Boots & Coverall after 60days
• Variable Incentive Program (VIP)
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• Adoption assistance
• Employee & dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vendor discounts
• Employee rebates
• Paid Lunch