What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Utility Forklift position at Common Threads Charitable Donation Services?
Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to keep the work area clean and organized while supporting all the production team members with work flow and removal/replacement of bin, carts, hangers or racks. In addition, this team member has been properly trained to utilize both the baler and forklift.
Responsibilities and duties:
- Empties trash as it accumulates
- Removes empty carts while replacing them with full carts as needed by the sorters.
- Moves non-sellable items to either the baler or trash
- Assists drivers with unloading
- Assists customers with furniture loading
- Produces bales as needed
- Loads or unloads trucks as necessary utilizing the forklift
- Operates the forklift minimally and when other team members are not present
- Maintains a clean and organized work station
- Regularly meets the production goals of the position as outlined by the company
- Follow all safety guidelines and procedures
- Provides friendly and courteous service in all interactions with customers
Required Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to read, write and communicate with other team members
- Must demonstrate an attention to detail and keep records as required
- Good eye-hand coordination to sort, grasp, hang or reroute product
- May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor
Physical Requirements
- Lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
- Reaching overhead 60% of time
- Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs. of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)
- Pushing and pulling 50% of time
- Standing 100% of time
- Repetitive use of hands 80% of time
- Bending and crouching 20% of time
- Grasping items with hands 100% of time
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations
- Exposure to dust
- Flexibility with schedule based up store needs and sale days
- May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor
Education and Experience:
- High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.
- Must be 22 year of age or older
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $16 - $18