Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift- 3:00pm - 12:00am

Position Summary

We foster long-lasting relationships by consistently delivering outstanding service, unmatched innovation, and superior PVC covers and jacketing systems for the insulation industry. The shipping department is responsible for receiving materials and shipping finished goods. The overall objective of this position is to operate forklifts as well as check orders and process and check stock for correctness.

Essential Accountabilities

• Increase revenue from process improvements by checking shipping orders, palletize orders for transfer, properly shrink wrapping and weighing orders for shipping, pulling orders from stock if necessary, and filing the appropriate paperwork accurately.

• Foster communication and collaborations across departments to requisition material needed to meet schedule requirements; provide feedback and information to supervisor.

• Support a positive and productive work environment by maintaining a clean and organized work space, preparing paperwork and material for the next day’s work, keeping materials well stocked and ensuring orders are palletized in an orderly and correct manner.

• Develop process efficiencies through efficiently loading/unloading trucks, and accurately staging/shrinking orders to be shipped

• Decrease costs by checking orders for completeness and efficiently loading and unloading trucks

• Foster customer relationships through shipping products in a timely manner

• Other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED

• Forklift license required

Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills - Self-motivated and able to identify, examine, and resolve issues independently from others. Hold a strong regard for guidelines, procedures and integrity.

• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and maintenance. Tools include: forklift, scissors, utility knives. Perform daily forklift check and cleaning.

• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Technical — In-depth knowledge of forklift operation and processing of shipping orders.

• Verbal & Written Communication Skills – This position requires basic skills (Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.)

• Math Skills – This position requires minimal skills (add, subtract, etc.)

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Time Management — Managing one's own time and coordinate the time of others to complete production schedule.

• Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

• Customer & Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.

• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

Core Competencies

Organization Wide:

• Safety – Visibly and consistently ensures a safe work environment for self and other

• Teamwork – Encourages strong, positive relationships and respects differences among team members

• Quality – Completes work with minimal error, continuously strives for zero defect production

• Efficiency – Completes work on or ahead of time

• Integrity – Gains the trust of others by taking responsibility for own actions and telling the truth

• Innovation - Fosters and initiates new ideas, methods and solutions

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Physical Requirement: Demanding. Must have ability to lift and carry over 75 lbs. Employee must be able to sit, climb or balance, hear, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stand, walk, talk, and reach with hands and arms. Regularly sitting on forklift; frequently climbing on & off forklift. Must be able to lift & engage dock plates on loading docks.