What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Proactive Supply Chain Group?
Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Forklift Operator and become a vital part of our fast-paced warehouse environment! In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently handling materials, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring smooth shipping and receiving processes. Your expertise will help us maintain a safe, organized, and productive facility where teamwork and safety are top priorities. If you thrive in a hands-on role that keeps operations moving forward, this is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with us!
Responsibilities
- Move merchandize from one place to another using the Forklift and Reach.
- Operate other mechanical devices and/or other controls that operate lifting devices like lifting Roll and pallets.
- Load, unload and move merchandise using the WMS.
- Inspect products to be moved for accuracy and safely move them to location using scan gun.
- Load and offload trucks using the scan gun.
- Ensure coordination of incoming and outgoing trucks.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Carry out various warehouse and logistics operations duties such as:
- Shipping, receiving, material handling and inventory control tasks in support of the team’s daily activities using powered material handling equipment.
- Primary focus is on material put away, and order picking.
- Ensuring facility is clean and maintained throughout your shift
- Ability to read and understand the company SOPs
- Understanding of all warehouse accounts
- Reporting any problems to your direct supervisor to allow for a safe and healthy work environment
- Ensure the practice of Health and Safety on a daily basis
- Staff will be cross-trained, flexible and able to move around within the team as demands and priorities change.
- Show professionalism everyday towards all departments, staff, carriers, customers, and drivers.
- Attitude is expected to be positive, motivated, and focused always.
Requirements
- Ability to independently handle multiple tasks.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person