Forklift Opertator

29391 OLD US 33, Elkhart IN

Description

Description: Employee is responsible for safely driving a forklift throughout the warehouse including loading and unloading trucks and trailers from dock. Position requires the ability to lift 50-75 pounds as needed. Employee is required to properly package skids and load skids according to shipping paperwork. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Safely operate in warehouse setting • Work as a team with drivers and dispatch to ensure shipments are complete and accurate • Ensure product being received is not damaged and properly load trucks to ensure products are not damaged in shipment • Ability to read, write and follow spoken instruction • Assist in local deliveries as needed, company van provided Requirements: • This position requires the ability to operate a forklift. • Basic knowledge of general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic knowledge of warehouse procedures and familiarity with the storage areas in order to be able to place or pull stock, signatures and materials in accordance with standard procedures. • Able to stock, move, arrange, and rotate items in accordance with operating instructions or under guidance of a higher-level employee • Able to complete appropriate forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and the labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials. • Basic skill in the use of shrink-wrap or strapping equipment, manual dollies, pallet jacks, carts or hand trucks and hand tools used in material handling tasks such as hammers, pliers, strapping and stretch wrapping tools and equipment, tape fasteners, metal band sheers and related equipment. • Trustworthy and reliable Benefits • PTO and paid holidays • Competitive wages • Casual working atmosphere, small privately owned company • Employer paid vision & dental benefits • Health insurance, retirement match, performance and attendance bonuses up to $2,500