Forklift Operator/Dock Worker

Romulus MI

Description

Forklift Operator/Dock Worker Northfield Trucking Company Inc. – Romulus, MI Job Description This position assists the Warehouse Manager, will see other handlers while assisting in loads, unloads and moving material within the center, cross dock, and required paperwork. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may by assigned. * Reads work order or follows oral instruction to ascertain material or containers to be moved. * Received items for shipment, inspects visually for identity, quantity, and condition. Checks for obvious damage and segregates items requiring special handling. * Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or with forklift or other handling equipment. * Loads materials into carrier vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or logistic bars padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit. * Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely. * Counts, weights, and records number of units of materials moved or handles. * Ensures proper identifications. Identifies all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions. * Coordinates transportation requirements. Coordinates any special handling problems. Gathers data for preparing reports. * Warehouses and stores inbound and outbound cargo awaiting processing and/or onward movement. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together as direct per work instructions. Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing. * Follows all safety procedures. Actively works to improved individual and center safety record. * Actively works for continuous quality improvement. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of organizations. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed by uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variable in standardized situations. Ability to use scanning equipment. Computer skills. Experience High School diploma or equivalent and 2 year minimum experience in transportation warehousing. Ability to operate a forklift. Please Contact: Michelle Paddock @ 313-624-4900 x 108