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
o Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse
perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
o Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict
to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
o Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement
tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
o 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
o 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
o Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom.
• Leading People
o Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently.
• Developing People
o Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent.
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:
o 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.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
• Personal protective equipment is regularly required for this position