Warehouse Forklift Driver

Schedule: Tues - Fri 4pm-2:30am

Compensation: $24 per hour + $1.75 per hour shift differential

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Operates a lift truck continually on shift. Must be able to be proficient in driving backwards
and able to look in the direction of travel on a continual basis.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary
equipment, such as cleaning or recharging batteries (operating a man-on-board battery
(magnetic) system) and refers defects or repairs to supervisor/maintenance.
• Inspects condition of product verifying that it is free of damage or contamination.
• Moves and places product safely and securely in its proper storage location.
• Stages product for outbound loads with correct requirements.
• Removes and empties waste bins into proper receptacles.
• Moves controls to drive lift trucks and transport raw materials, finishing supplies or finished
product to and from the warehouse, trailers or operating lines.
• Moves levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and
swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Positions lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure
material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Operates a powered air supplied respirator to perform cleaning functions.
• Housekeeping of department/areas
• Reliable attendance at scheduled shifts.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Attendance - Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time. Ability and
willingness to work the voluntary/mandatory overtime required during the busy season.
• Communication - Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally in a courteous
and professional manner with others. Ability to understand and follow verbal and written
instruction.
• Mathematics- Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Language – Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers. Ability to read and
interpret documents such as receivers, invoices, operating instructions and procedure
manuals. Ability to read and write simple sentences.
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender,
race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Relationship Building - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with customers, co-workers and management.
• Productivity - Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds the
established guidelines. Ability to work independently without interruptions.
• Paperwork - Completion - Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately
and according to established guidelines. Properly count, document or scan the number of
units as needed by the function that is being performed.
• Paperwork - Verification - Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure customer is
receiving correct product. Ability to inspect condition of product received and product
going out to ensure quality.
• Organized – Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member
safety.

SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience: Two (2) years related experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer or tablet skills; hand-held radio.
• Certificates & Licenses: Forklift Certification preferred. Must be able to complete
Holman’s forklift certification program.