Forklift Operator 1

Location: Caroline County, Virginia
Category: Logistics
Position type: Full-Time
ID:14515

Job Description

Overview

The Equipment Operator operates machines or vehicles equipped with blades to remove, distribute, level, or grade earth, such as a forklift.

• Operating forklift and pallet jack daily.

• Match freight bill and packing slip to all material being received and signed for.

• Inspect all material for damages, shortages/overage before signing for them.

• Able to enter the material being received into Dean Warehouse Solutions (DWS) against PO # or keyed in by hand if no PO is provided.

• Troubleshoot no PO material and be able to communicate with purchasing to find a missing Po#.

• Identify and enter into the DWS model, serial and manufactures numbers on material as needed.

• Put material away in a neat and timely manner. 

• Pull the correct material that is requested through a transfer ticket for shipping.

• Secure freight in or on various types of vehicles.

• Protect material from weather and damage while being transported. 

• Answer questions either through email or phone calls in a timely and professional manner.

• Must be able to read and count correctly while receiving, shipping, or conducting an internal audit of all material.

• Keep all workstations, the warehouse, and other areas around M.C. Dean clean and professional.

• Able to operate and understand how a crane and all its components work.

• Weigh each shipment before it leaves the warehouse and write it on the pull ticket and material. ( If a scale is present) 

• Assist another department with whatever is asked.

This position is physically demanding and often requires working indoors on a concrete floor and or outdoors while exposed to all types of weather conditions and while working in all types of environments.  For example, the incumbent may be required to work, depending on the warehouse location and the time of year, in heat, cold, rain, and snow.  This position also requires working at extreme heights in the warehouse from a ladder or a piece of equipment. Additionally, this position requires flexible work hours.  To get material received and or shipped on time, Warehouse Material Handlers are often required/asked to work overtime and weekends.  The incumbent must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Controlling the operations of a forklift and pallet jack.
Basic computer skills.
Must be a well-organized person to maintain warehouse and materials in a clean and organized manner.  
Communication skills are a must.
Must be able to work independently as well with others and also multitask.
High School Diploma/GED and 1-3 years of experience