Forklift Driver- Chattanooga, TN

General Summary:
An Onsite Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator sorts, routes and loads cargo to and from truck and chutes delivers material to the line. The individual is responsible for operating material handling equipment safely and may also support general warehouse operations.
A MHE Operator must work with other Operators to effectively meet or exceed expectations for quality and operations.
Responsibilities:

• Receiving/Put-Away:

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the material in the appropriate areas.

• Quality:

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage material is in order.

• Loading:

• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.

• Equipment:

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift deliver to the line on a tugger. Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

• 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 and MSDS Standards as well as 5S principals.

Requirements:

• Educational:

• Be able to read, write and speak fluent English
• High school diploma
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Technical:

• Warehouse and transportation experience.
• MHE operations
• Good verbal and oral communication.

• Physical:

• Occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing up to 12 hours at a time.

• Environment:

• Work is performed in a low noise, well maintained environment.

• Training:

• In-house, on the job training to insure all related job requirement will be met.

• Performance:

• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to make clear and accurate decisions.
• Policies and Procedures: Able to conform to all established procedures and work activities.
• Interaction: Able to communicate well verbally and in writing with employees and management as needed.
• Initiative: Able to function with minimum supervision.
• Leadership: Able to lead discussions and meetings with senior management staff
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate with people effectively.