Job Summary  

This position is responsible for loading all outbound shipments and unloading all inbound deliveries. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.  

Operates a propane sit-down forklift.   Sort shipments for destination and group merchandise to be included with or fulfilled in an order.   Loading of finished materials for transport and unloading of raw materials.   Moving of product to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.   Take product off the production line and store in designated location.   Transport raw materials to production workstations.   Inspect forklift to determine the need for repairs and to guarantee safety.   Verify piece counts on each pallet and compare to label.  Material handling of all products.   Follow manufacturing work orders.  

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:  

Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.   Highly motivated with good sound work ethics.   Must demonstrate safe working practices and possess great attention to detail.  Team player able to follow instructions from management and peers.   Ability to learn and operate new equipment.   Ability to use measuring devices (gauges, tapes, rulers).   Strong problem-solving skills and math skills with the capability to calculate square footage and batch size.  

Competencies:  

Teamwork   Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.    Managing Change    Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.    Continuous Improvement     Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.    Customer Focus    Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.   Continuous Learning   Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.    Drive for Results    Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy and has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.    Strategic Thinking  Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.  

Education and Experience:   

High School diploma or equivalent is required.   Minimum of one (1) year previous forklift experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Shipping and Receiving.  

  

Equipment Used:  

Forklift, rulers, measuring tape, calipers, calculator, handheld tools, power tools  

Working Conditions:  

Fast paced manufacturing environment, loading dock, and driveways. Will be working in all weather conditions.   Hours Worked: 40 hours per week typically 1st Shift.   Days/Week: Monday – Friday 

Travel Requirement   

No travel is required for this position.  

Physical Requirements:   

  

NEVER  

OCCASIONALLY  

FREQUENTLY  

CONTINUOUSLY  

   

(0-30%)  

(31-60%)  

(61-100%)  

LIFTING OR CARRYING  

1-10 LBS  

 

 

 X 

  

11-20 LBS  

 

 

 X 

  

21-40 LBS  

 

 

 X  

  

41-50 LBS  

 

 

X  

  

51 OR MORE LBS  

 

 

X 

  

PUSHING OR PULLING:  

1-40 LBS  

 

 

 X 

  

41-50 LBS  

 

 

 X 

  

51 OR MORE LBS  

 

 

 X  

  

BENDING OR STOOPING  

  

 

X  

  

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL  

 

 

X 

  

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES  

    

 

  

 X 

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS  

  

 

  

 X 

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)  

  

 

 X 

  

WALKING  

  

X 

 

  

STANDING  

  

X 

 

  

SITTING  

  

  

X 

  

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES  

 

 

  

 X 

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)  

  

  

X  

  

VISION  

  

  

X 

  

HEARING  

  

  

X 

  

DEXTERITY  

  

  

X 

  

HAND EYE COORDINATION  

 

  

X  

  

   

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:  

Personal protective equipment is regularly required for this position.