Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator (Macon)

Job Description.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete Daily Forklift Maintenance / Pre-shift Inspection sheet.
• Load and unload trucks. Move product onto pallet in correct position.
• Scans product and move to loading / staging areas. Check for accuracy and placement.
• Direct product to correct area in warehouse.
• Secure product using stretch-wrap. Attach correct labels to product.
• Records materials, weight, counts, condition of food items via RF system.
• Move product safely using forklift, pallet jack, or dock loader.
• Loads and unloads materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Inventory product as needed.
• Label, sort, stack, wrap and tie product as needed.
• Recharge maintain and clean batteries as needed while using appropriate PPE.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Sweep work area as needed.
• Wear company provided / approved cold weather PPE at all times during warehouse operations.
• Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean personal work environment.
• May perform other duties of Inventory / Utility as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill Agile’s objectives.

Required Qualifications of Stand-Up Forklift Operator:

• 1+ year(s) of experience operating a stand-up forklift or reach truck.
• Must be capable of lifting to 70 pounds.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read and speak English.
• Must be able and willing to complete a pre-employment basic math skills test.
• Must be able and willing to complete a per-employment background check and drug screen.
• Strong Teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications of Stand-Up Forklift Operator:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The employee must have proficient knowledge of English and math skills. The employee also must be capable of following written and verbal instructions. The employee must possess a strong resistance to a cold environment.

Work Environment: While performing these or other duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to moving machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Hours: The work schedule is 10 hours a day, 4 days a week. Workdays can vary. Work hours by shift are below:

1st shift work hours 7am – 4:30pm (1hr unpaid lunch)

2nd shift work hours 6:30pm - 4am (1hr unpaid lunch)

Weekend shift 7am – 7pm

Work hours and shifts are subject to change depending on operating business conditions and needs. The employee may be required to work overtime and holidays or weekends.

Physical and Mental Demands: This job will frequently require standing, walking, sitting, handling, reaching outward, and reaching above the shoulder. This job will occasionally require climbing, squatting or kneeling, and bending. The job will occasionally require lifting / carrying / push / pull 10 lbs to 50 lbs. The associate must know and follow proper office and safety protocols; know and follow Agile’s grooming, hygiene and dress code policies including appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) for safety compliance. The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the warehouse is usually moderate.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Occasionally may be placed in charge of special projects with support from front line supervision.