Shipping/Receiving Forklift Driver

PURPOSE

Drives liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck to load and unload trucks, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials; processes required paperwork.  Works as part of a team to ensure on-time deliveries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects forklift according to checklist at beginning of shift and reports issues to Maintenance Department.  Replaces fuel tanks as needed and does other required light maintenance.
• Operates forklift to transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated production or storage areas in a timely manner.
• Verifies safety devices such as dock locks, wheel chocks, etc., are in place before entering trailers, following Semi-Truck Loading and Unloading procedure (SAF-0005)
• Verifies loads and signs, dates and turns in paperwork.
• Proactively stages loads for pickup.
• Assists Production Forklift Operators and other employees to ensure on-time delivery.
• Inspects raw materials prior to unloading and inspects finished goods before loading, and reports any quality issues.
• Maintains clean and organized storage areas, keep exits clear and pallets safely stacked.
• May package finished product to customer specifications
• May help out in other areas of the plant.
• Regular attendance and other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES                                                           

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Safe operation of forklift.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality; meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                                

High school completion or GED preferred.  1 plus years previous experience operating any type of forklift truck or previous forklift certification is needed.   Must maintain forklift operator certification.  Ability to work in a team work environment and good communication skills are required.  Must be able to read and understand documents related to the manufacturing process.

Language Skills                                                            

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shipping documents and Bills of Lading (BOL) and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills                                                   

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability                                                       

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.  Organizational skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.