Driver, Fork Truck 3rd shift $22.15 plus $2 shift diff

Pella Corporation; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Warehouse Operator to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient loading of outbound trailers, handling large products, and meeting customer satisfaction objectives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team setting and possess strong decision-making skills to navigate the complexities of warehouse operations. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding position where your contributions will directly impact operational success, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in all warehouse functions and loading outbound trailers.
• Ability to handle large and heavy products safely.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers to maximize trailer utilization and minimize damage.
• Unloading inbound freight and accurately locating products in the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse Operations

Team Communication

Decision Making

Product Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Tools

Hand Held Wireless Computer Terminal

Truck Mounted Terminals

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Position requires the operator to be proficient in all warehouse functions. Responsible for safe and accurate loading of outbound trailers. Must configure load, pick and load product to achieve maximum trailer utilization in a cost effective, productive manner. Ability to effectively load irregular shaped packages to maximize trailer utilization has a direct effect on daily freight costs.Truck must be loaded to achieve zero damage during transit. Decision making ability is critical. Position requires operation of hand held wireless computer terminal and/or truck mounted terminals. Need to achieve corporate on-time customer satisfaction objectives.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen
• Pass pre-work ability screen
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Pass pre-employment tests
• Pass vision screening
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas
• Season high temperatures and humidity

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to work safely in a fast paced, congested environment where completion of assigned tasks is time sensitive. Late completion of tasks has a direct affect on customer satisfaction and directly affects profitability through avoidance of penalty charges from carriers and customers.
• Normal work activities require the operator to move large containers holding over sized product with restricted visibility on a continuous basis with a PIV.
• Must be able to unload inbound freight and accurately locate product in the warehouse.
• Must be able to handle large and heavy products.
• Primary job responsibility is loading outbound trailers.
• May be assigned to other activities to meet customer demands which may include working in final assembly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level on an occasional basis. Up to 40 lbs. at shoulder level and above head on an occasional basis when handling pr9oducts. Ab8ility to lift and carry 80 lbs. On an occasional basis.
• Push or pull with up to 80 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift.
• This job requires the use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.