Forklift (Logistics)

Forklift Operator (Logistics)

 SAFETY:

 1)     Understand and follow all safety procedures

a)     Current on all safety trainings

b)     Wear all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)

2)     Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas

3)     Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures

4)     Complete General Plan Safety Training within the first 8 weeks

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

1)     Unloading materials from inbound trucks and stacking them in assigned areas

2)     Loading material on outbound trucks according to accepted safe loading practices

3)     Locating and moving stock for storage or shipment

4)     Identifying damages and quality deficiencies

5)     Able to work independently and as part of a team

6)     Monitors instrument gauges to ensure equipment is operating within standards

7)     Performs preventive maintenance and checks

8)     Performs housekeeping duties throughout the shift

9)     Perform other duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS:

1)     Requires high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, of an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience

2)     Must be highly motivated and able to work independently

3)     Must have at least 6 months of forklift experience preferably, moving heavy or wide products

4)     Must be able to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues

5)     Prior warehouse experience is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1)     Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs

2)     Must be able to work long periods while continuously walking, standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.

3)     Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy

4)     Non climate controlled warehouse

5)     Requires some work outside

6)     Must be able to work required shift and work overtime with short notice

BEHAVIORS:

1)     Safety

a)     Holds Self and Others accountable

b)     Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”

c)     Shares lessons learned on safety practices

d)     Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care

2)     Cooperation

a)     Team Player

b)     Treats others with respect

c)     Helps others

d)     Communicates effectively

e)     Thinks of team before self

3)     Personal Awareness

a)     Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses

b)     Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)

c)     Open to constructive feedback

d)     Actively seeks ways to develop

4)     Knowledge and Problem Solving

a)     Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills

b)     Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve

c)     Offers pragmatic solutions

d)     Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods

5)     Imitative and Productivity

a)     Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)

b)     Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues

c)     Adaptive to new ways of improvement

d)     Questions current status for improvements