Forklift Operator - The Carlstar Group

Description

Job Purpose Statement: 

The position is responsible for the auditing, loading and unloading of trucks, assembly of orders, and the movement of materials to and from storage locations. This position reports to a supervisor or team lead.   

Summary of Responsibility:  

• Select required materials from storage areas and assemble in orders, pack and/or repack materials as required, apply labels, stickers or markers and transport into staging areas. 

• Unload and load trucks. 

• Safely operate material handling equipment, industrial trucks, hand trucks, and forklifts. 

• Audit count of finished goods as received from production and completes reports. 

• Schedule the delivery of component materials to work area. 

• Detect and report faulty operation defective or unusual material conditions. 

• Maintain required checks of power handling equipment. 

• Maintain a clean and organized work area. 

• Adhere to prescribed safety rules and regulations. 

• Performs pre-operation check of forklift. 

• Works from posted production schedule. 

• Insures adequate parts are maintained. 

• Prepares barcode and inventory control information for pallets and for shipping. 

• Removes finished product to wrapping machine and wraps product. 

• Prepares and turns in report at end of shift. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Skills Required: 

• Minimum of 1 year in a manufacturing/distribution operation in the same or similar job position. 

• High School diploma or GED.  - Required 

• Ability to safely operate, obtain and maintain a valid forklift certification/license and other material handling equipment.  

• Experience with RF (hand-held WMS equipment – Preferred.