Description
Responsible for providing direction to forklift operators, training, assigning work, and resolving problems within their area of responsibility. Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp, or other elevating equipment, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials from rail cars in a distribution center or storage yard. Responsibilities: • Supports and trains newly hired forklift operators within their area of responsibility. • Assists supervisors and management of the facility in planning, assigning, and directing work • Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner, following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards. • Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas. • Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped. • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances. • Inventories materials on the work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed. • Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy. load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely. • Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially customer service, transportation, and maintenance. • Perform good housekeeping practices and clean as you go. • Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and reports unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team. • Follow corporate and site-specific good manufacturing practices and report noncompliance when observed. • Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate. • Other duties as assigned. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Forklift Operator with rail-specific experience. • Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments. • Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.). • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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