Forklift Operator - Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm

Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Department: Operations

Reports To: General Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: 1st shift Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm with O/T when required

Salary: $19.00 + $1.50 shift differential when applicable

Purpose of Position

Use of power equipment to load and unload product. Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product. Accurately process incoming and outgoing orders within designated systems.  Ensure the health and safety of our customer product by maintaining a clean facility. 

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First – We deliver on what we promise to our customers with a positive attitude
• We treat everybody with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
• We are committed to the safety of our employees and our equipment/facilities

Company ExpectationsOur expectation is that all employees, customers, vendors will perform in a manner that will ensure long term success.

Flexibility:

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability:

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude:

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness to learn:

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative:

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality of Work:

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions:

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc…

Communication :

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance:

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety:

Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Competency

1. Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
2. Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
3. Must be able to lift 50lbs., sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
4. Must be able to twist, stoop, squat and reach above shoulder level.
5. Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.

Position Expectations

Productivity:

• Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
• Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
• Vacuum and clean bug lights as needed using hot soapy water. Replace bulbs.
• Empty trash daily in all areas of your building.
• Inspect refrigerators for spillage, clean with hot soapy water.
• Remove spider webs using designated equipment around forklift areas, racking and guide rail as well as perimeter and edges.
• Vacuum carpet areas.
• Sweep and pick up all wood chips, strapping, shrink wrap, ect off of the warehouse floor.
• Vacuum cracks in the dock plates.
• Clean exi