Railcar Forklift Operator - 9am to 9pm - Fri, Sat & Sun

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Rail Forklift Operator

Department: Handling

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Position Type: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: 9am to 9pm - Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Hourly Wage: $22.00 $1.50 Shift Differential When Applicable

Join Our Team: Full-Time Positions Available at Allen Distribution!Are you ready to take the next step in your career? At Allen Distribution, we believe in offering opportunities that not only fit your needs but also help you grow. We're currently hiring for full-time positions that offer consistent work, competitive benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Why Join Allen Distribution?

• Consistent Hours & Stability: As a full-time team member, you'll enjoy stable hours with predictable schedules that offer work-life balance.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Along with a solid hourly wage, we provide comprehensive benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision & 401k.
• Career Growth: Join a team that supports your professional development, providing you with opportunities to learn new skills and advance your career within the organization.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and help one another succeed.
• Work-Life Balance: While the role is full-time, we understand the importance of balance, and we strive to create a flexible work environment.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Forklift Operation: Safely operate a forklift to move materials and products.
• RF Scan Device Operation: Use RF scan devices for tracking and managing inventory.
• Productivity & Safety: Meet established productivity standards and adhere to safety policies, including Dock Safety procedures.
• Physical Demands: Lift up to 50lbs, and be able to sit, stand, walk, twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level as part of daily responsibilities.
• Food Safety: Maintain awareness of food safety standards or complete training as needed to ensure product quality and safety.
• Inbound/Outbound Shipments: Ensure all shipments are error-free and meet our high-quality standards.
  
  

Who We're Looking For:

• Reliable & Independent: We value self-starters who can work independently and take the initiative.
• Experience in Distribution: Successful candidates will bring experience in distribution, warehouse operations, or similar environments.
• Adaptable & Positive: Our team thrives when employees embrace change and bring a positive, proactive attitude to every shift.
• Team-Oriented: Passionate team players who support one another and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
  
  

Requirements:

• Forklift Certification: Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50lbs and perform physical tasks that involve standing, walking, and lifting for extended periods.
• Experience: Previous experience with distribution and/or warehouse environments is preferred.
• Food Safety Knowledge: Must be willing to learn or already have knowledge of food safety protocols.
• Work Environment: Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
  
  

Ready to Join Us?

If you're excited to work in a full-time role with stability, benefits, and career development opportunities, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become a valued member of the Allen Distribution team.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Requirements

Purpose of PositionUse of power equipment to load and unload product to/from both road vehicles and railcars. Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First
• We treat employees with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We don’t lie, steal or cheat to make a living
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”
  
  

Non-negotiable

• Safety
• Attitude towards customers
• Continued underperformance
  
  

Company Expectations

Flexibility:

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).

Reliability:

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.

Attitude:

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.

Willingness To Learn:

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.

Initiative:

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc.… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.

Quality Of Work:

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.

Follows directions

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.…

Communication:

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.

Appearance:

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.

Safety:

Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.

Position Competency:

Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license and rail operation certification . Verbal and written communication skills. Mathematical skills. Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device. Lift up to 50 pounds.

Role Expectations

Productivity:

• Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
• Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
• Ensure that product is scanned properly and matches the Item code on the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
• Follow established loading patterns when loading outbound trailers minimizing over weight situations and product damage.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
  
  

Safety:

• Follow established Dock Safety practices.
• Complete the Motorized Equipment Daily Inspection sheet.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
• Perform trailer /container inspections as required prior to unloading/loading.
  
  

Quality:

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
• Complete all Inbound and Outbound paper work accurately and completely.
• Report all product damage to your supervisor/manager.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report all inventory discrepancy to supervisor/manager.
• Perform trailer/container inspections as required prior to unloading/loading.
  
  

Initiative:

• Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within given operation.
  
  

In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements outlined be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Salary Description

$22.00 $1.50/Hourly