Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Title

Material Handler/Forklift Operator/Material Loader

Company

Overman Buildings

Reports to

Dept Manager

Location

1100 Pace Road Pocahontas, AR 72455

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining a clean and organized area.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift.
• Load/Unload building material using forklift or by hand.
• Must be Flexible in hours worked.
• Carrying, loading, and unloading big and bulky items up to 80lbs, between staging area, storage area, and customer vehicle. Doors, lumber, windows etc.
• Shuttle building material between storage locations in town.

SUPERVISORY

None.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. Having prior experience working in a home improvement store is a plus:

· Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality, Flexible.

· Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

· Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently

. Proficient at driving a forklift and timely loading and unloading of trucks.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

· Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

· Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

· Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Prior experience working in home improvement stores is a plus. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and of the employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Able to calculate square footage and linear feet.

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.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Prior experience driving Forklift

Must have valid Arkansas drivers license

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to receive and carry out verbal and written instructions; ability to communicate with employees, managers and professionals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk; physical stamina to remain on feet and manipulate power tools, etc., for greatest part of working day. The employee is frequently required to kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

REQUIRED TESTING

N/A

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16