Forklift Operator II

Job Description:
Introduction
At Standard Logistics, success is not only found at the destination, but along the journey itself. Employee Driven, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, customers, and communities while experiencing the peace of mind that comes with knowing you'll be taken care of every step of the way. Customer Focused, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. Together, we set the standard.
Best in Class Logistics. Employee Driven. Customer Focused.
Team or Function Overview
The Warehouse Operations Team has the primary responsibilities for loading finished goods to internal and external customers and facilities, unloading finished goods and raw materials from outside vendors while verifying accuracy.
Summary
The Forklift Operator is a full-time position directly reporting to the Warehouse Services Supervisor. It is their responsibility to achieve excellence in executing the assigned inventory stocking, counting and picking plans.
The Forklift Operator position will adhere to all OSHA warehouse and forklift safety rules and company's safety policies and procedures.This includes safety awareness and practices, safely driving, loading, unloading, staging of product inside and outside of the warehouse Operations.
Essential Duties

• Maintain a working knowledge of safe and proper lift truck operations according to OSHA and Standard Logistics policies.
• Properly wear safety PPE at all times. Work safely and follow safety procedures. Operate lift truck in accordance with OSHA and Standard Logistics policies. Routinely perform housekeeping duties.
• Load and unload (rail/trucks), transfer finished goods and raw materials to various designated warehouse storage yards and locations.
• Pick orders and load timely and accurately, print BOL's, while following proper loading procedures.
• Load finished goods on trucks for transfer to internal and external customer's facilities. Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts as required.
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly work area (truck, trailer and warehouse).
• Maintain accurate product count and bin locations.
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse operations team and fleet operations to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist in all areas of the Logistics operation as assigned by management.

Physical Demands

• Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading
• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces
• Required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone, or radio
• Required to sit, stand, walk, drive and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 Pounds
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

We Require

• 2+ years of Supply Chain/Mobile Equipment experience

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

We comply with federal, state, and local disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).