The basic function of the Forklift Operator/Yard Mule Operator position for Tri Star Freight System, Inc. (“TSFS”) is the loading and unloading of incoming/outgoing vehicles for storage or shipment. Identifying damages, reporting shortages or quality deficiencies as well as operate both forklift and yard mule in an active drop and hook yard, container loading and container unloading operation;

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

• Six months to one-year verifiable experience as a certified forklift operator.
• Six months to one-year verifiable experience as a yard mule operator.
• Six months to one-year experience working with the communications within a warehouse/storage facility and in fulfilling general duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Experience in maintaining proper records and files via paper and electronic tablets.

LICENSING / REGISTRATION / CERTIFICATION

• Must be a certified forklift operator
• Valid Driver’s License

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must be able to effectively communicate, in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Ability to work to, and meet, short and required deadlines.
• Ability to understand and internalize instructions, standard processes and procedures.
• Dependable – attendance, being on time as well as being at work as expected is very important.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Must be available and willing to work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Punches in on time and is available for work at the beginning of the shift.
• Ensures that all equipment is operated in a safe manner.
• Participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Load and unload trucks carefully, without incident.
• Safely drop and hook trailers.
• Drive tractor-trailer combinations to deliver/move containers, products/materials around the facility to designated areas;
• Maintain fuel/oil levels in the equipment as required.
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times.
• Install container chassis supports where required.
• Monitor and report operational activities.
• A periodic check of Truck as per the checklist provided.
• Maintain communication with dispatch operations.
• Reads and understands all load/unload paperwork, documents.
• Follow proper procedures for damages.
• Keep yard / warehouse free and clear of debris and trash.
• Empties trash dumpster.
• Pulls all freight before loading, double checks freight and documents.
• Reads and understands all import and export documents.
• Measures export crates.
• Repairs any boxes as needed due to damages.
• Adds “check digit” to load sheets.
• Familiar with countries/stuffing containers.
• Understands unload sheets – do not unload any freight without unload sheet.
• Load/unload containers by hand if required.
• Understands stripping reports.
• Familiar with seal verification procedures.
• Daily inspection of forklift using checklist.
• Jumpstarts equipment, as necessary.
• Ensure that all necessary tasks are completed before the end of the shift.
• Maintain and operate other warehouse equipment in a safe manner.
• Must read, understand, and sign that their personal Job Description or Duties List is understood and can be performed properly.
• Must read and comply with all company rules, regulations and policies, and good housekeeping habits.
• Maintains cooperative and positive working relationships with customers, coworkers, peers, vendors, and the business community.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical requirements are sitting to drive mobile equipment, and walking is required within the warehouse/office area. This position requires, besides walking, turning the head and torso, reaching, grasping, bending, and flexing the arms, legs, wrists and fingers.
• Must be able to work outside in variable weather conditions including high-temperature summer months.
• Because of the responsibilities of record maintenance, the Forklift Operator must lift letter and legal-size storage boxes full of records. The storage requirements will include standing on short ladders and lifting and/or moving heavy boxes of twenty (20) plus pounds or greater.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, bend forward, squat, twist, pinch and reach overhead.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, grasp and exercise eye-hand coordination and eye-hand-foot coordination.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their fingers.

Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) without restriction and pass any medical examination associated with the use of said PPE.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will be working primarily in a warehouse environment. From this movement (outdoors and warehouse), the employee will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures.
• The employee must be able to work outside in variable weather conditions including high-temperature summer months.
• The noise level in the work environment is higher in the warehouse and/or outdoors.
• The normal workday will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, the hours will be longer when specific projects are due; thus, some extended schedules including weekend work will be necessary.

BENEFITS:

• Medical insurance (Company contributes towards cost of premiums)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Short Term Disability, Cancer, Accident, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, etc. offered
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability
• 100% Company Paid Basic Term Life, $25K policy with matching AD&D $25K policy
• 100% Company Paid Profit Sharing – fully vested on Year 7
• Ten (10) Personal Days off after one year of continuous service
• 8.0 hours of Preventative Health Leave per year – available after one year of continuous service
• Paid holidays
• Paid day off on birthday

** Please make note of pay range before applying for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.00 to $20.00 per hour (doe)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Forklift Loading/Unloading: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person