Job purpose

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

count merchandise; accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be

required to perform product handler duties; promote and implement the company’s core values

and excellence in customer service; responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal

customers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• 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 customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or
• handcart.
• Use radio equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the company’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits.
• Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth
• opportunities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Transpac LLC’s core values.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Skills

• Exceptional customer service capabilities
• Excellent sense of safely
• Possess analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills
• Competencies
• Positive Energy Level
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Team Player
• Independence

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Computer skills desired for operating warehouse management system (WMS)
• 1-2 years of forklift experience, preferred
• Possess a current and valid forklift certification
• Must have the ability to meet warehouse deadlines

Physical requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Heavy lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Exposure to varied temperatures within warehouse environment
• Work inside and outside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles
• Carrying, pushing, pulling boxes and items; up to 75-100 lbs, at times.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening