Position Summary
The Fork Truck Operator operates a powered industrial fork truck for the purpose of transporting units of finished product from the converting operation and load that product into trailers for shipment to the customer or to the outside warehouse.
This position also delivers on our core focus of :
- Service Matters
- Relationships Count
- Performance Delivered
While building on our core values of :
Help 1stTake ownershipDo the right thingExpect excellenceEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Removes units of finished product from the conveyor lines at banding operationTransports units to the staging areas in preparation for shipmentTransports units into outbound trailers for shipment to the customer or the warehouseUnloads inbound trailers containing either raw materials, purchased product, or finished goods from the warehouseCompletes required paperwork including quantities and unit counts on the Factory Job Ticket and Shipping Bill of LadingOperates a tractor to move trailers throughout the propertyPerforms daily fork truck inspectionsMaintains good housekeeping in the shipping areas and trailersAbility to work in excess of 40 hours, as business needs ariseRegular and reliable attendanceAny other task or duty that is deemed necessary by management.Cultural Competencies
Help First means being a reliable team member serving everyone, internally and externally. At Akers, we believe and exhibit a "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" mentality and behavior. No job is unimportant, and no person is above any job. We demonstrate this through :
Able communicator-good clarity, balanced talker, and listenerHas energy and enthusiasmTake Ownership means that you think and act like an owner. No matter the role, everyone is empowered to be a good steward of the organization. Each person has the autonomy to make recommendations for improvement to their work and the organization. We demonstrate this through :
PatientEffectively assertive and able to handle conflict and confrontational situationsSolution vs. blame orientedMixture of firmness and flexibilityHas energy and enthusiasmHolds self and others accountableDo the Right Thing means that you do the right thing for the customer, regardless of its popularity. Doing the right thing at the right time requires a person to have and exhibit high moral standards.
Systematic trainer, willing and able to develop peopleGood work ethic, task focused and willing to extend extra effortAble to follow structure where it exists and create structure where it does notExpect Excellence means that you think and act like an owner. No matter the role, everyone is empowered to be a good steward of the organization. We demonstrate this through :
Resilient-able to deal with the unexpected, not easily flusteredHas sense of urgencyFollows up to ensure quality task completionWork Environment / Physical Demands
Fast paced environment, requiring adaptation to continuous changes in Company, Customer and People needsAbility to frequently sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focusRegular exposure to moving mechanical partsExposure to a loud environmentExposure to outside weather conditions and vibrationSystems Usage
ERP system (such as HRMS, Amtech, Parabox, etc.)KiwiADP Workforce nowQualifications
Education and Experience :
18 years of age or olderGED or high school diploma, 1-3 months experience or combination of education and experiencePreferred Qualifications :
Must possess a Fork Truck Operator's LicenseAkers complies with pay transparency laws. Benefits information may be found on our website.
