GENERAL / DEFINITION:

The job duties of the Yard Forklift Operator/Loader include loading and off-loading product from trucks using a forklift. Organizing and maintaining inventory. Completion of bills of ladings when loading is completed. Maintaining a safe and orderly work area and assisting in monthly inventory counts. Covering other assigned duties when necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Safely operate sit down type forklift to load and offload trucks and move and organize inventory.

Fill out shipping paperwork legibly, properly, and completely so that others can understand, including bin locations from which product is taken and amount taken.

Stage orders for customers by stacking and wrapping tile and trim on pallets for customer pickup. Load customer trucks. Accurately fill out handwrites for customer pickups.

Coordinate maintenance of forklift and any other yard equipment; including a daily safety check of forklift and turn into Safety Director (i.e., for repairs needed).

Maintain organized assigned yard area; check for safety issues, clean as necessary, report any problems to immediate supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS:

a. Understand all safety requirements of forklift operation and safe work ethics.

b. Must wear all personal safety equipment including steel toe shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats (where required)

c. Must be able to safely operate forklift following the Eagle Safety Guidelines, Forklift Training Guidelines, certification, and Eagle safety video.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS---Must be able to perform the following physical requirements:

a. Mount and dismount sit down type forklift frequently as needed…i.e. to make partial pallets

b. Work 6 days per week (work week); 8- or 10-hour days with overtime.

c. Frequently lift and pull 20-to-30-pound bundles of tile (2 to 3 pieces) using both hands (power grasping) and place such tile onto wooden pallet located at ground level when making partial pallets.

d. Be able to lift and pull wooden pallet between 50 to 60 pounds by dragging on the ground from pallet stack to partial area.

e. Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.

f. Repetitive use of foot controls and hand controls.

g. Must be capable of perceiving and understanding, above ambient noise and light levels, the forklift horns/ reverse alarms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person