Forklift Operator- Stand Up

About the Position
The Stand Up Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment as well as other equipment when necessary to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as reach, slip sheet, push/pull equipment, and drive-in pallet racking.

• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials safely, efficiently and accurately.

• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas safely, efficiently and accurately.

• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.

• Operating a WMS inventory system.

• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.

• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.

• Complete cycle count as required and support quality as needed

• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.

• Ensure facility is inspection ready at all times for FDA, and customer needs.

• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.

• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to ensure 6S program sustainability.

• Active participation, engagement in CI programs and systems.

• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor and as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior Stand Up Forklift operating experience.

• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Pass Background and Drug screen

• Basic computer skills

• Attention to detail

Competencies

• Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and touch challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.

• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• No travel requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Warehouse Setting - Able to stand for extended periods, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products, unload trailer manually, as well as replenish product, from various heights.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Warehouse work experience picking and packing product manually, including utilizing scanners and PCs
• 2 year(s): Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience utilizing reach trucks, clamp trucks, sit downs, walkie riders and scissors lifts

Skills

• Communication
• Professionalism

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)