Forklift Operator/Warehouseman

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Job description

The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.

Major Goal: The Forklift Operator/Warehouseman assists with loading, unloading, internal moving, packing, unpacking, and warehouse handling work under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor. Warehouse functions include loading vehicles and containers, unloading vehicles and containers, packing and shipment preparation, unpacking, warehouse handling, and use of material handling equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* Protectively pad and wrap items for loading in vehicles and containers
* Carry, dolly, or move items using warehouse equipment with material handling equipment to and from vehicles and containers
* Stacking and unstacking items in vehicles and containers
* Pack and pick orders for commercial customers
* Stack and place items in warehouse racking
* Record information used in the Warehouse Management System locator function
* Carry, dolly, or move items with material handling equipment within the warehouse
* Complete certified training as required for any material handling equipment assigned

Job Requirements:

* Ability to safely and effetdively y operate the forklift and other powered and non-powered material handling equipment in the performance of warehouse duties
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Qualifications:

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.

Education/Experience:

High school or GED; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to learn and effectively use move management software, warehouse management software, timekeeping and other software applications used in the daily performance of job duties.

Certificates and Licenses:

Forklift certification or ability to certify required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

Activity:

* Stand - Over 2/3 Time
* Walk - Over 2/3 Time
* Sit - 1/3 to 2/3 Time
* Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 Time
* Reach with hands and arms - Over 2/3 Time
* Climb or balance - 1/3 to 2/3 Time
* Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl - Over 2/3 Time
* Talk or hear - Over 2/3 time
* Taste or smell - Under 1/3 time
* Other - None

Physical Activity Level:

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must be able to carry and climb a ladder.

Manual Dexterity:

* Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.

Special Vision Requirements:

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Use your current and previous experience to find new opportunities on the road to success. At Suddath, we're committed to helping our employees flourish and reach new heights.