Reach Truck Operator

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Job description

Job Category: Warehouse Operations
Requisition Number: REACH001261

Full-Time
On-site
Rate: $18.50 USD per hour
Port Wentworth, GA 31407, USA

Job Details

Description

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Essential Responsibilities:

• Order Picking Efficiently pull and prepare (pick) customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment. Carry or transport orders to shipping locations or delivery platforms, sometimes with material handling equipment. Stencil, tag, or mark orders as requested. Perform these picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Receiving / Put-Away Safely and efficiently unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations, and efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Repack Repack and weigh any orders that require such handling when necessary. Report quality variances and handle the sub-standard product as requested.
• Quality Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances and handle the sub-standard product as requested.
• Equipment Operate forklift and/or stand-up reach truck. Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, and/or other power equipment as required. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put-away, and load functions, as required. Maintain the facilitys equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on the forklift and/or stand-up reach truck or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Inventory Conduct physical inventories as required. Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation. Willing to learn or operate equipment such as Order Picker, Boom Lift, Scissor lift.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA, MSDS, and Port City Logistics Safety Standards.
• Loading Safely and efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into containers (rail cars or trailers), box trucks, flatbeds, and/or personal vehicles.
• Maintenance Perform or assist in performing building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Education High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• First-hand understanding of inbound and outbound warehouse
  Knowledge shipping processes
• Ability to maintain, service and operate warehouse machinery and
• Skills equipment; Ability to effectively manage time while managing the demands of multiple tasks

• • 1-3 years of experience in using a forklift in loading and unloading product in a warehouse setting
  • 1-3 years of experience in using a standup reach truck in loading and unloading product in a warehouse setting
  • If working in a division/location that requires the use of a skid steer: 1-3 years of experience in using a skid steer in loading and unloading product in a warehouse setting

• Certification(s): (none)
• Ability to read written instructions, manuals, order requests, bills of lading, container detail reports, machine equipment
  Reading readings, measurements, or gauges; ability to have attention to detail and to have moderate reading comprehension skills (English)
• Ability to count accurately, do simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), write legibly, read numbers, and correctly complete mathematical problems in situations that require a mathematical resolution (e.g. inventory discrepancy)
• Writing Ability to write correctly, legibly, and often detail-oriented information
• Ability to use a physical, digital time clock; to use a bar code scanner; to use a calculator; to use a handheld radio; to safely and efficiently
• Technical Skills:drive a forklift and/or stand-up reach truck
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others in a close
• Interpersonal / Human working environment or over a great distance via handheld radio
• Relations Skills ability to efficiently coordinate work and to work as a team with internal and external employees of the company
• The Order Handler & Operator requires satisfactory completion of

Training

• New Hire Safety Training provided by the employer

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Certification(s) Forklift and/or Reach Truck
• Ability to operate a scan gun
• Ability to use a computer for basic skills, including but not limited to: Technical Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (email); and an inventory management system

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting and bending
• Constant movement
• Extended periods of time during which this person must be capable of sitting, standing, and walking
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Vest
• Closed-toed boots/shoes (prefer safety shoe)

Optional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety Glasses
• Ear Plugs
• Gloves

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is generally performed in a warehouse environment. The noise level is moderate. Generally, well ventilated, and well lit. Warehouse team members may be required to wear protective clothing. Additionally, may operate heavy equipment and strict safety regulations may be required.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Work is physically strenuous and team members are required to lift heavy packages up to 50 pounds. Work may require excessive bending or stooping. Team members may be required to climb ladders, use hand tools, and/or use heavy machinery (e.g., forklift, etc.). 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. Light duty options may be available.

PortCity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required High School or better.

Experience

Required 1-3 years: Experience in using a standup reach truck in loading and unloading product in a warehouse setting

1-3 years: Experience in using a forklift in loading and unloading product in a warehouse setting

Licenses & Certifications

Required Reach Truck/Standup

Sit Down Forklift

Preferred Boom or Scissor Lift

EPJ

Order Picker

Single double

Sit Down Clamp

Slip Sheet

Standup Clamp

Compensation details: 18.5 Hourly Wage

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