Forklift Driver / Packer

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count

finished cotton yarn material. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.**This is a FIFO – First in First out process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Report to assigned job at beginning of shift. ( 8:00AM- 5:00PM )

Forklift training is required to operate the forklift for this position.  

Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.

Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.

Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality

variances.

Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of

product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets company safety standards.

Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.

Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck,

or other power equipment. 

Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly

fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.

Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

Receive oral and written instruction from Supervisor.

Always use proper tools, equipment & PPE for the task at hand. Always perform housekeeping in the designated work areas.

Report any production or quality issues to management immediately.

Report any unsafe work practices or conditions to management immediately.

Perform all other job duties as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Employee must be able to communicate with the supervisor, must have valid P.I.T. Operator’s license..

Previous experience in plant environment preferred.

Must be able to operate the forklift with appropriate certification-will train

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employee must be able to:

Bend, Reach, Push, Pull, Stoop.                            

Stand for long periods of time   

Walk long distances every day

Lift up to 25 to 50 pounds with occasional heavy lifting (100 pounds)

Distinguish the level of white color ( white, middle yellow, yellow ).

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Always wear hearing protection (where applicable).

Always wear appropriate safety glove when using utility knife.

Always wear dust mask (where applicable)

Always wear shoes that cover the entire foot, no open toes.

Always keep hair tied back.

Always observe good housekeeping by keeping cotton fibers or any foreign materials, debris off of the floor.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to tolerate indoor work, exposure to cotton dust and noise levels while working.