Central Hub Forklift - Layer Line L3 - 7am to 3:30 pm
Posted 4 days 1 hour ago by Buffalo Rock Company
Location: Birmingham - Warehouse (Central Hub - Corporate) Business Segment: COR
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Warehouse Coordinator/Manager Grade/Level: Travel Required: None Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None Work Schedule: Varies
Position SummaryA forklift operator responsible for general warehouse operations, including loading and unloading trucks, product movement, rotation, and adherence to safety and inventory procedures.
Essential Functions- Load and unload trucks by hand or forklift.
- Move product to ensure correct rotation based on date coding.
- Validate Bill of Lading (BOL) against actual load and notify Inventory Coordinator of discrepancies.
- Ensure loads are properly wrapped by machine or hand.
- Build pallets accurately according to loading documents.
- Verify load seal against the BOL.
- Maintain and swap out electric batteries and/or propane tanks.
- Assist in product movement between warehouses as requested.
- Wear assigned safety equipment and observe safety rules.
- Complete additional tasks assigned by supervisor.
- Continuously improve through company training; complete quarterly curriculum including web-based and facilitated training.
- Safety Awareness - identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Accountability - accept responsibility and account for actions.
- Communication, Oral - communicate effectively with others.
- Diversity Oriented - work effectively with people regardless of demographics.
- Energetic - work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
- Organized - perform tasks in an organized or systematic manner.
- Honesty / Integrity - be truthful and credible in the workplace.
- Working Under Pressure - complete tasks under stressful situations.
- High School Graduate or GED (preferred).
- Basic knowledge of equipment/tools needed to fulfill essential tasks.
Must be forklift certified.
Physical DemandsPosition involves lifting, carrying, standing, walking, and periodically climbing. Tasks include manual manipulation of items ranging from 10 lbs to over 100 lbs, as needed. Expect work in varying temperatures, and in outdoor conditions such as rain or snow.
Work EnvironmentWork inside and outside the warehouse, with temperature extremes and exposure to weather conditions. PPE required: vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves.