Southwind Building Products has an opening for Lift Truck Operator.

The Lift Truck Operator is responsible for unloading pallets from trailers to the proper storage location, relocation pallets from warehouse to workstation or other locations in compliance with established Company standards and procedures.

Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

1. Unload pallets from trailer
2. Transport the pallets to indicate location
3. Pulling full pallet orders and transport the order to shipping
4. Replenish cut stock area
5. Relocated pallets from warehouse to other departments
6. Maintain a clean and safe work environment and equipment
7. Operate forklift following safety guidelines
8. Communicate with Lead or Supervisor any damage product
9. Assist with cycle-counts and inventory accuracy.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Supervision Received:

Works with minimal level of supervision. Issues and concerns need to be communicated to the LVT Supervisor.

Authority and Accountability:

Accountable to the LVT Supervisor for the quality and timeliness of tasks performed.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Forklift experience required. The ability to multi-task in fast paced environment. Math skills and decision-making skills are required. Ability to read English is required. High School diploma or equivalent. Excellent attendance is required.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting: 50 pounds maximum lifted. Lowest point - Ground Level, Highest point – 4 ½ feet. Frequency: Frequent. Object lifted: LVT Carton.

Carrying: 50 pounds maximum carried. Maximum distance carried: 20 yards. Object carried: LVT Carton.

Push/Pull: Maximum force pushed/pulled: 50 pounds. Maximum distance moved: 5 feet. Object pushed/pulled: LVT Carton.

Reaching: Occasional reaching with negligible weight.

Climbing: Frequent climbing on and off lift truck is required

Posture/Movements: Frequent sitting and standing is required. Frequent stooping and bending are required.

Maximum continuous walking required 5 minutes.