Yard Forklift Operator - 1st Shift - WILLBANKS METALS INC

The Forklift Operator is responsible for using a forklift, or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack, stage and count product and materials. Uses radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving and put away, as required. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other production work duties.

Specific Responsibilities:

·         Pull and prepare product for shipment as scheduled

·         Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials and a clean, neat, and orderly work area

·         Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

·         Comply with all safety rules and standards

·         Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards

·         Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas

·         Efficiently move product as required

·         On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the

forklift or other equipment

·         Use radio frequency equipment as required

·         Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage

·         Report quality variances

·         Ensure proper stock rotation

·         Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained

·         Assist in physical inventories

WORK SITUATIONS:

·         Variety of duties - work in situations that involve frequent changes of tasks using different techniques, procedures, or degrees of attentiveness without loss of efficiency or composure.

·         Dealing with people - work situations that involve interpersonal relationships in a job setting beyond giving and receiving work instructions.

·         Making judgments and decisions - work situations that involve solving problems, making evaluations, or reaching conclusions based on subjective or objective criteria, such as the five senses, knowledge, past experiences, or factual data.

·         Speaking/signaling - talking with or signaling people to convey or exchange information.

·         Driving/operating - starting, stopping and controlling the actions of machines or equipment for which a course must be steered, or which must be guided, to control the movement of things or people.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills.

·         Must be a self-motivated, dependable, team-oriented person with a positive Can-Do attitude who can be effective under pressure.

·         Good interpersonal people skills.

·         Willingness to provide excellent customer service

·         Ability to be patient, calm and helpful with internal and external customers to resolve issues in a constructive manner.

·         6 months Forklift Driver experience preferred, but not required

·         High School Diploma/GED is preferred, but not required

·         Ability to comprehend and implement oral instructions quickly.

·         Ability to perform mathematical calculations and to comprehend measurements

·         Good eyesight or wear corrective lenses as seeing is essential to the job. Applicant must be able to have clear vision at 20 feet or more and have good depth perception to judge distance and space relationships.

STRENGTH RATING:

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.

DEMANDS:

Each of these physical activities is essential to the job occasionally to frequently: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping/bending, reaching, handling and feeling.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions.

NOISE INTENSITY LEVEL:

Moderate