Seasonal Dock Worker/Forklift Driver

Position Name: Seasonal (Temporary) Dock Worker/Forklift Driver

Reports to: Shipping and Receiving Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly

Salary:$19 per Hour

Position Summary:

Edge Plastics Inc. is looking for a seasonal (temporary) Dock Worker/Tow Motor driver to support it distribution centers through a high-volume season. The individual accepting this seasonal (temporary) position must be to work M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Dock worker/Forklift driver is responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, moving them to and from storage areas, loading docks or onto trucks/railroad cars. This position works in a team environment to ensure inventories of products are accurate and all shipments are ready for transport as per scheduled time.

Job Responsibilities:

The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Completes all pre-shift inspection checklists on all power equipment (daily before usage)
• Uses approved scanning technology to scan labels to ensure ERP system is updated to the location of the product while unloading/loading product on truck for delivery or accepting delivery.
• Knowledge and execution of wrapping finished product and printing ensuring that the pallet label matches the product on pallet.
• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations.
• Follows shipping orders and schedules while identifying, verifying, and transporting requested materials/orders on time as required.
• Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical concerns to manager

• Moves product using tow motor (if licensed, trained, and certified), visually inspecting, and ensuring quality and client standards are being met prior to shipping.
• Loads/ Unloads finish or unfinished product and materials from delivery trucks to warehouse floor
• Perform housekeeping duties for workstations.
• Assists in warehouse wide physical inventory process.
• Perform all duties as directed/assigned by Shipping Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Plant Manager.
• Comply with all safety rules, OSHA guidelines, GMP and PEE guidelines as well as any departmental/line specific work instructions and protocol.
• Comply with The Employee Handbook and all other Edge Plastics policies and protocols.
• Required to work flexible hours including weekends and 2nd shift as business dictates.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Basic computer knowledge using Microsoft suite.
• Proficient at the use of scanning guns used for product inventory preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience driving power equipment
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

The seasonal/temporary Dock Worker/Tow Motor Operator must have the following abilities:

• Must be able to work M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at a minimum.
• Must be able to physically move throughout large warehouse, on foot and/or via tow motor. Must be able to maneuver power equipment through tight spaces.
• Must be physically able to climb on/off power equipment (tow motor) and operate per safety standards.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs repetitively.
• Read and comprehend written and mathematical instructions and ensure instructions are met and achieved upon review of completed product. Must be able to properly record quality related concerns as they arise.
• Must possess analytical and counting skills.
• Ability to communicate in professional tone and manner in both verbal and written means.
• Must be willing to move about and work in alternative departments on alternative projects as business needs require.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to multi-task with a high sense of urgency

**Edge Plastics Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Edge Plastics Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and workplace accommodations.