Forklift Operator

TAMKO Building Products LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator at our Distribution Warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona.  The forklift Operator drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. 

Essential job functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus

·         Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices

·         Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules

·         Manually load or unload materials on/off pallets, skids, or lifting devices

·         Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, and replace liquefied gas tanks

·         Perform daily pre-operation inspection of forklifts

·         Conduct inventory of goods/materials and supply workers with materials as needed

·         Sweep and clean designated areas in the office and  warehouse

·         Transport products to and from remote storage areas

·         Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

·         Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

·         High school diploma or GED.

·         Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and/or sit for up to 2 hours at a time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.  20/30 visual acuity at a distance and 20/30 visual acuity at arm’s length. 

·         While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may work around moving mechanical parts, at elevated heights, where dusts and fumes could be present in the air, with or in proximity to chemicals, in hot environments, around electrical equipment, and in a loud environment.  The employee must have the ability to understand and mitigate these and other risks, including by following all prescribed safety rules, and must have the ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment, if necessary.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

·         Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

·         Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

·         Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

·         Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

·         Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

In addition to an attractive wage, this position offers a competitive benefits package including Group Health and Life Insurance, Vision and Dental Insurance, a Flexible Benefits Plan, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, a Profit Sharing Retirement Plan, and other benefits.