What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - Indianapolis Site position at South Mill Champs?
Job Description
Job Description
This position is to be hired to work at our facilities in Indianapolis
Position Summary :
Full-Time position requiring the steady use of a Forklift in a Warehouse facility. Position entails the maneuvering of cargo in / around tight spaces. Perform other duties within the warehouse.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent
- Formal training on the use of forklift a plus.
Role and Responsibilities
Safe operation of the forklift to move materials and product around inside the warehouse on the facility
Select and pull orders in an accurate manner
Processing orders and transporting product to and from trucks.
Stack boxes to protect the integrity of the product during transport.
Counting materials and product when requested.
Rotating product to ensure freshness and to reduce spoilage.
Facilitating movement of product from receiving to shipping by way of packing.
Ensure product moves rapidly and efficiently through the packing line, while at the same time, ensuring the quality of the product, packaging, wrapping, and labeling.
Warehouse duties include maintaining clean, free of debris the area of the warehouse and the cooler, sweeping and emptying the trash as needed.
Preferred Skills
Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
Skilled Operation of forklift within a rack system and tight space conditions.
Familiarity with battery operations and charging procedures.
Familiarity with Warehouse operations; within the food storage industry is a plus
This position entails some bending, reaching, grasping, walking, carrying, variable temperatures, and prolonged standing.
Ability to communicate with Supervisors and Managers.
Job Demands
Note : The following job demands represent the basic knowledge, skill and / or ability necessary to perform this job successfully. The job duties found below are not the only tasks required for the job. You may be assigned other duties and tasks as well. A candidate for this position must be able to meet the minimum demands as listed below and sign the affirmation below indicating the same.
Physical Demands
Always required to sit, stand or walk.
Always required to see with or without corrective lenses.
Frequently required to utilize fine motor coordination in hands and arms.
Frequently required to lower, lift and slide up to 25 pounds; occasionally required to lower, lift and slide up to 35 pounds.
Occasionally required to bend, balance, stoop or crouch.
Occasionally required to climb stairs.
Work Environment
Always required to act professionally
Occasionally exposed to a variety of temperatures, weather conditions and sound levels.
Occasionally exposed to hazardous conditions requiring personal protective equipment.
Cognitive Skills
Always required to think, evaluate, and make decisions.
Occasionally required to analyze, study, compare and report.
Always required to read and understand words and numbers.
