What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Biagi Warehousing Florida, Inc.?
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe, effective, and accurate handling of products stored in facility
- Responsible for the safe operation of various forklifts (propane and electric) and their designed attachments to perform: unloading, stacking, and picking functions timely and accurately within the scope of this Biagi Bros facility
- Support all accounts within this facility and perform all forklift functions safely per Biagi Bros policy manual
- Perform daily safety check list
- Support inventories by performing counts and cycle counts as directed by management, and maintain housekeeping to support food grade warehouse requirements
- Safe and proficient operation of various forklifts and attachments
- Must be alert and pay attention to surroundings at all times
- Unload trailers, containers, and railcars following all safety procedures
- Complete all receivers thoroughly and accurately and turn in with all appropriate paperwork and attachments (including pictures if required).
- Stage and stack all products square and straight according to the requirements provided by each specific account and by the Biagi Bros procedures
- Accurately pull appropriate product from assigned locations
- Verify all aspects of outbound orders prior to loading
- Load all outbound orders following load diagrams that are specific to the product being shipped and the trailer limitations
- Must be able to change the forklift battery or propane tank as required
- Attend all safety/staff meetings, sign in, and participate
- Complete and turn in daily forklift safety check list
- Cut and remove seals from railcars, trailers, and containers using appropriate tools and eye protection
- Ensure all outside carrier drivers are accompanied by a Biagi Bros employee
- Stop/report any non Biagi Bros personal wandering through the facility
- Ensure all bay doors and pedestrian doors are closed at breaks and lunches and secure at the end of each shift
- Perform all housekeeping duties to support food grade warehouse requirements including: sweeping and mopping if necessary, sweeping and picking up debris in trailers, containers, railcars, warehouse floor, and sweeping exterior docks and picking up broken glass, seals, and debris
- Dispose of garbage using dock or self-dumping hoppers only
- Recycle broken pallets, plastic, and cardboard per established guidelines
- Perform bi-monthly, periodic, and/or annual inventories as directed by the accounts Biagi Bros service
- Perform secondary and cycle counts as directed by management
- Report any inventory anomalies to account managers or warehouse manager found during day-to-day operations
- Report/document any damages found during unloading process or found later in location through use of designated forms
- Assist in all areas as needed
- Support beer, glass, and wine repack projects
- Represent Biagi Bros appropriately in relationship with owners, management, peers, employees, accounts, customers, carriers, and suppliers
- Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
- Other duties and assignments as requested by management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Safely and effectively operate propane forklift equipment and designed attachments
- Demonstrate an ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively
- Good math aptitude
- Work well with in a team environment using productive work methods
- Exercise sound judgment
- Strong communication skills, must be able to communicate in English: positively, appropriately, and professionally
- Must be able to work with the warehouse management system, apply scanning practices and be able to perform various inventory transactions within the system
- Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a fast paced warehouse setting with exposure to moving equipment
- Must be able to be to work on time with good attendance
Minimum Qualifications
- HS diploma or equivalent work experience
- 2 years of forklift experience in warehouse environment
- Experience with inventory control and cycle counts
- 2 - 5 years warehouse/distribution experience (3PL preferred)
- Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required
- Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
- Active driver’s license in good standing
