DC Forklift Operator III

Job Description

Job Details

Job Title :

DC Forklift Operator III

Job Code : DCFLOIII

Department : Transportation

Location : Buford, GA

Reports To :

Operations Supervisor

FLSA Classification :

Non - Exempt

EEOC Classification :

Operatives

Salary Grade :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Yes No

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the DC Forklift Operator III is to operate an industrial lift, electrical pallet jack, and / or a seated industrial forklift to execute various material handling responsibilities, including the transportation of items between different locations to ensure proper operational and inventory flow. This role will identify and transport material to and from storage and staging areas, loading docks, rack locations, and trucks. Furthermore, it is imperative for the DC Forklift Operator III to be knowledgeable about the machinery and products they are using and transporting.

Essential Duties

• Conducts operational and safety checks on components such as the battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher before shift / operation and ensures the daily / shift check list is complete.
• Signs out equipment daily and immediately reports all equipment malfunction, damage, or incidents to supervisor / manager.
• Safely proceeds to the designated area to extract, load, and transport merchandise, confirming labels and documentation for each pallet and movement.
• Ensures the utilization of suitable equipment for each specific type of movement (i.e. properly rated forklift / PIT for the product being moved).
• Returns equipment to appropriate charging station and prepares it for overnight charging at the end of the shift.
• Understands and complies with the productive capacity of equipment.
• Places and removes pallets of merchandise from racking, module, and / or staging area.
• Handles and dumps scrap or spoilage into dumpster, compactor, or baler and activates the compacting cycle.
• Performs cycle counts, audits, and product inspections at heights up to 35 feet, when necessary.
• Performs tasks and operates equipment same as the DC Forklift Operator I & II.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements

Required

Preferred

Key Competencies

Inter-Relationships

Consistent interaction with other hourly production team members and management.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing work setting. Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and / or dirty due to the concrete materials required for production.

Physical Demands

Demand : Frequency

Hear

Frequent

See (20 / 20, corrective lenses permitted)

Frequent

Repetitive Motions

Frequent

Talk

Frequent

Stand

Frequent

Bend

Frequent

Stoop

Frequent

Reach

Frequent

Walk

Frequent

Drive

Frequent

Frequent

Type

Occasional

Physical Work

Percentage

Heavy- 25 - 50lbs

25 - 50%

Travel Required

Day Shift : Monday-Friday, 6 : 00am-2 : 30pm

Night Shift : Monday-Friday, 3 : 00pm-11 : 30pm