Shipping/Receiving Forklift Driver

Description Our Surprise, AZ location is seeking a reliable and experienced Shipping Forklift Driver to join our team. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Loads and unloads vehicles. Keeps unitizing line clear and assists in keeping the extruders line clear. Maintains safe, clean and organized warehouse

Responsibilities:

· Maintains forklift by completing drivers’ checklist at the beginning of every shift; reporting maintenance needed to maintenance needed to the maintenance supervisor. · Receives incoming shipments; examines for damage and insures that the count matches the Bills of Lading. · Unloads unitizing line and puts units in the warehouse that are not going to be shipped immediately; always maintains a safe stacking procedure. · Possesses the ability to look up orders. · Returns pallets to their designated area when they are brought back from customers and or being delivered on an off shift. · Counts finished goods inventory and helps in other ways to keep the flow of product going efficiently, when required. · Maintains current forklift operators’ certification card. · Performs similar job-related duties as required.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Follows safety rules and regulations, including mandatory seatbelt usage; retraining on near misses and other requirements. · Possesses the knowledge to maintain and lubricate the machine as needed. · Possesses the knowledge of pallet sizes in inventory. · Attends ongoing training and education classes. · Possesses the ability to warehouse sheet stock both palletized and slip sheets. · Ensures a clean and organized work area. · Possesses the math skills to calculate numbers or pallets required to satisfy order requirements. · Ability to recognize nonconforming tags and procedures. · Ability to work and communicate well with fellow employees.

Education and Experience:

· Has the ability to operate and perform machine checks in a safe manner. · Possesses training certification in forklift operation in accordance with California State rules. · Good math skills, ability to read and use a tape measure and carry out calibration procedures. · Basic computer skills. · Ability to recognize defective stock. · Ability to read and understand daily production schedules and information on hard copy.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to operate a forklift in all weather conditions and situations. · Able to sit for 8-12 hours on a forklift. · Lift up too 50 pounds and use forklift too push/pull pallets of 150 pounds on rollers; push/pull 100 pounds. · Manually operate the forklift controls. · Withstand dusty and noisy conditions.