What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift-Operator position at Prime Beverage Group LLC?
Job Description: Forklift Operator Days
Prime Beverage Group is looking for a team-oriented and passionate Forklift Operator with the ability to carry out assigned responsibilities in accordance with the company policies. The right candidate will take pride in contributing to our continued growth and expansion initiatives as part of the team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving materials.
- Stocking and distributing supplies, equipment, or merchandise.
- Transport materials as directed, throughout the facility.
- Utilize RF scanners to maintain accurate inventory.
- Counting materials, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock.
- Reporting discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.
- Conduct operations and model behavior that promotes a safe environment. This would include looking in the direction of travel, driving at an appropriate speed, and appropriate use of the horn as examples.
- Sweep and clean area, including trailers, as needed.
- Operate other mechanical devices and/or other controls that operate lifting devices.
- Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Basic mathematical abilities.
- Must be able to work flexible work schedule.
- Ability to drive forklift trucks.
- Knowledge of the safety procedures regarding the use of forklift trucks.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to work shifts / flexible hours.
- At least one year forklift operator experience.
- Ability to successfully complete Prime Beverage Forklift certification.
- Able to assist with other sites when needed to help company achieve it’s goals.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-year forklift operator experience.
- At least one year’s experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience utilizing scanner equipment.
- Experience with inventory and warehouse software, databases, and systems, preferred.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is constantly moving about at the job site moving, building, and tearing down objects. They frequently move about and position themselves inside tight and cramped space. They occasionally operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and computer. They must be able to exchange accurate information with customers and others in the office while interacting. The employee must regularly move up to 50 pounds, occasionally or move up to 100 pounds. The individual must be capable of reviewing their work for errors and make adjustments as necessary.
Work Environment:
The individual will be exposed to various different environments from indoors to outdoors depending on the job site. Individuals will be exposed to warm and cold temperatures based on season. The individual will be exposed to loud machinery or equipment. Due to the risk of electrical hazards while installing or servicing, additional personal protective equipment and procedures may need to be followed.
Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment as situations dictate on various job and construction sites. Due to exposure of machinery and electrical currents, employees are required to wear personal protective equipment. During warmer months, the required personal protective equipment may cause the employee to be very warm while working. The individual will be exposed to loud machinery or equipment.
