Warehouse Associate-Forklift Operator

Summary

The Forklift Operator reports to LOGISTEED America, Inc. Warehouse Team Lead.

This role will primarily require the ability to perform an array of functions that may include with the use of manual and/or motorized power equipment receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse - including but not limited to: 

• This position requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task along with the knowledge to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations and warehouse environment while positively contributing to the success of the team.  
• Maintain inventory accuracy by established target inventory discrepancy ratio
• Safely store freight and product in an organized and orderly fashion
• Identify, document and immediately report damage to freight, product, vehicles or facilities to management and/or supervision
• Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
• Read and comprehend SOP’s, work instructions, email and documents; measure and count accurately; write legibly
• Follow established procedures and meet or exceed safety, quality and productivity standards

Qualities  

• Ethical with sound business judgement
• Possesses a passion to help team members 
• Strong customer relations 
• Detail-oriented
• Reliable, follows through on commitments
• Strong process and planning orientation
• Goal-oriented, task driven
• Enjoys being part of a team as well as leading one
• Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation and organization communication skills

Essential Duties & Functional Responsibilities Required

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions 

• Performing tasks safely 
• Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
• Abiding by all Federal. State, Local safety regulations and OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc.  safety practices
• Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Meets attendance & punctuality standards – please remember that attendance at facility is required 99% of the time 

• Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment around moving powered industrial equipment, trucks, vehicles and pedestrians
• Work independently as well as professionally with all support team members, customers, and service providers         
• Read and comprehend SOP’s, work instructions, email and documents; measure and count accurately; write legibly
• Follow established procedures and meet or exceed safety, quality and productivity standards
• Safely operate forklifts and other types of materials handling equipment
• Perform & document forklift safety inspections
• Safely load / unload trucks, trailers, and ocean containers
• Identify, document and immediately report damage to freight, product, vehicles or facilities to management and/or supervision
• Accurately weigh, measure and document export freight shipments
• Re-package, re-palletize, crate and uncrate freight as directed
• Safely store freight and product in an organized and orderly fashion
• Accurately pick and pull orders
• Create and/or retrieve bill of ladings, shipping documents and labels
• Arrange transport of local and regional shipments. Follow up to assure timely pick-ups and/or deliveries.
• Accurately process small parcel shipments (UPS / FedEx)
• Accurate inventory control and cycle counting
• Inspect and re-package freight and individual parts per customer specifications   
• Monitor offsite loading, unloading and installation activities
• Maintain a safe, secure, clean and orderly warehouse
• Continuously review condition of work areas and suggest / implement corrective actions and improvements 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
• Meet established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
• Must be able to read, write and count
• Ability to work independently and in support of the team
• Ability to review work area and determine requirements. 
• Conduct daily forklift checks and inspections
• Ability to use Scanners and printers and follow all SOPS   
• Ability to use radio (if applicable) to coordinate trailer movements with switcher to designated docks
• Retrieve bill of ladings, shippers and master labels from the trailer and verify parts match
• Ability to identify, document, and report damage to parts and trailers to supervision 
• Ability to lock out trailers, load and unload parts racks, and pack materials into cages according to SOPs
• Ability to work in fast paced warehouse environment around moving powered industrial equipment
• Attendance at assigned work facility 
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor 
• Coordinated with Shipping Clerk and Receiving Clerk to dock trailers, unload shipments, and ship products by loading trucks.
• Fulfilled company orders by using Pick-n-Pull system and computer to locate needed products, bring them down from racks, and assemble them into a crate.
• Sorted offloaded materials, packaged them onto secure pallets, lifted them onto racks, and documented their warehouse locations.
• Assisted in onboarding, training, and mentoring new warehouse forklift drivers on pallet jacks, and counterbalanced forklift trucks. 
• One year of work experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment, automotive preferred 
• Must be able to read, write and count
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse
• Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
• Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner 
• Re-package, re-palletize, crate and uncrate freight as directed
• Accurately and efficiently pick and pull orders
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders using current technology and processes.
• Re-stock inventory manually or with warehouse equipment
• Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock.
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Ensure orders are properly wrapped/packed/processed before loading onto trucks
• Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. 
• Ability to travel if needed for business necessity
• Perform other duties as assigned by Lead or Manager

Non -Essential Functions

Competencies  

• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Project Management
• Organized / ability to prioritize
• Communication Proficiency
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Multi-tasking with conflicting priorities

Supervisory Responsibility  

Preferred Qualifications, Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities and Working Conditions

Previous Work Experience

• Minimum of 6 months continuous work experience
• Warehouse/Distribution/Manufacturing/Logistics work experience with automotive experience preferred 

Education and Certifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel - preferred
• Equivalent work experience will be considered

Experience Requirements and Preferences  

• Strong attention to detail
• International air and ocean transportation, import/brokerage and export experience are a plus.
• Ability to understand all safety requirements and regulations (OSHA)
• One year of work experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment, automotive preferred 
• Must be able to read, write and count
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills beyond basic warehousing understanding
• At least one year of previous Warehouse experience and the ability to become certified                                  
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse
• Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
• Attendance at designed work facility
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager
• Two plus years of verifiable experience safely operating sit-down cushion tire forklift and the ability to become certified                                 
• Experience handling oversize / heavy freight (5,000 lbs. – 20,000 lbs.) is a plus
• Must be able to read and comprehend, write legibly and count accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Concepts
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) is a plus
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse and branch
• Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
• Ability to input and retrieve computer/technical/scanner data are a must
• Must be able to read, write and count
• Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Work & Excel
• Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) is a plus
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse
• Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse
• Ability to respond to situations in a prompt and professional manner
• Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
• Proven strong business acumen 
• Proficient in Microsoft applications 
• Fluency in English
• Must pass drug and criminal background check

Additional Eligibility Qualifications  

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret pick/selection/put-away orders 

• Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive work orders

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT   

Eighty-five percent of work time may be spent in various warehouse or other locations where the environment is not climate controlled (hot and cold seasonally).

LOGISTEED America, Inc.  is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION - The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

EOE/M/F/D/V