What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Equipment Operator Monday - Thursday (4:00 p.m. until 2:45 a.m.) position at RADIANS INC?
Description
*MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH REACH TRUCK AND CHERRY PICKER
Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and positive individual to join our team. You must have recent equipment operator experience and be skilled on the reach truck and cherry picker. The Equipment Operator is responsible for unloading trucks with incoming materials and moving materials to storage areas and between departments using a hand truck or powered industrial equipment such as a reach truck, order/cherry picker forklift. The Equipment Operator may also assist in storing materials in designated locations and performing periodic inventory of materials and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES for the Equipment Operator include the following:
- Attach identifying tags to containers, or mark them with identifying information for all inventory, transfers, and returns.
- Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments and material and equipment needs.
- Record numbers of units handled and moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.
- Move freight, stock, and other materials to and from storage and production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, and containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, and other equipment.
- Pick customer orders in preparation for shipment.
- Verify and keep records on incoming/outgoing shipments; prepare items for shipment, including assembling, addressing, stamping, and shipping merchandise or material; receiving, unpacking, and arranging for transportation of products.
- Sort cargo before loading and unloading.
- Pack containers and re-pack damaged containers.
- Inventory control and bin replenishment.
- Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected
About Radians Inc: Radians Inc. has been in business over 20 years. Radians has become a major leader in the safety industry by manufacturing high-performance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the industrial, construction, and safety markets. Fostering a culture of innovation, flexibility, and excellence, we create products, services and experiences that are leading the way to a safer tomorrow.
Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE and OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES for the Equipment Operator:
- 2 years of forklift operation experience operating the reach truck, cherry picker/order picker.
- High School/GED
- 2 years of related work experience; preferably in a warehouse/distribution/manufacturing environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently.
- PC literate (MS Office) preferred.
- Ability to load, unload, or stack containers, materials, or products, manually and/or using industrial-powered equipment.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Inventory tracking software: scan guns or scanners knowledge required.
- Use of hand or power tools
- General problem-solving/analysis capabilities and possesses attention to detail.
- Inventory tracking software; scan guns or scanners knowledge helpful.
Benefits:
401(k) with matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Radians, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.