Stand up Forklift Operator

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2nd Shift Standup Forklift Operator

Essential Functions:

• Uses forklift and pallet inverter machine to transfer product from bad wood to good wood. Removes slip-sheets from all pallets.

• Uses forklift to insert pallet into the pallet conveyor system.

• Uses forklift to sort all empty pallets from the system and place the pallets in designated areas.

• Uses forklifts to help empty the system reject spurs.

• Removes damaged products from the pallets during the tipping process.

• May be required to ensures finished pallets are ready to be placed onto the conveyor; no loose wrap, product is on good wood, pallets are wrapped, and pallet tags can be read by scanners.

• Completes housekeeping activities on a daily basis.

• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills:

• Must be able to communicate clearly in a professional manner.

• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. 

• Must be able to work independently or within a team environment. 

• Must adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.

• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.