Forklift Operator Ii - Full Time - 2Nd Shift

Job Overview

This is a Full Time 2nd shift position with hours starting at 3:30 PM.

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving, loading, and unloading assets using a wide variety of material handling equipment at a proficient level, such as a forklift and, or pallet jack.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Pull specific vending and cold drink equipment to fulfill sales request needs
• Utilize a switcher to maneuver 53’ and pup trailers to the dock as needed
• Perform miscellaneous activities as directed, assist with staging equipment and other movements, including junking equipment and yard maintenance
• Perform all safety and housekeeping activities, including conducting pre-and post-trip checks, reviewing daily documentation for accuracy, and keeping the work area neat and clutter-free
• Ensure all Outbound loads are secured and safe by applying protective wrapping as needed and that the proper documentation is attached (STO)
• Load and unload trailers, as needed, to support delivery activities following CCCI SOPs to ensure accuracy by updating SAP, CONA via handhelds for accountability of Inbound and outbound loads to, from territories supported by Regional Operation Center

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of basic safety principles, including proper lifting and use of personal protective equipment
• Thorough understanding of elements contributing to productivity
• Basic pallet-jack skills
• Must be able to work in extremely high and low temperatures, noisy conditions, slippery walking surfaces, and broken glass
• Complete forms (handwritten and, or computer-based) to document activities and results
• Ability to consistently load trucks following documentation with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to sit for long periods
• Capacity to assess order building, loading workflow and choose optimum pick, load path
• Ability to operate multiple pieces of simple machinery
• Advanced forklift skills (single-wide), with the ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in a small area
• Frequent getting on, off of a forklift
• Occasionally lifting over 25 lbs. and rarely up to or over 50 lbs.
• Read and Follow written SOP’s or instructions
• Ability to consistently count received and compare to manifest with a high degree of accuracy
• Rudimentary mechanical skills and simple tool usage
• Possess strong communication skills
• Opening and closing truck dock doors
• Follow verbal instructions Intermediate math skills
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple processes to support overall system efficiency

Minimum Qualifications

• Forklift, pallet jack certification
• Class A CDL where required
• Switcher operation certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics environment
• Understanding of truck, trailer loading strategies, and weight distribution principles

Work Environment

Noisy and non-temperature-controlled environment including high and low-temperature environments