Forklift Materials Handler

ProTrans; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

ProTrans seeks a Forklift Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials within the center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. You will operate a forklift and related equipment, with a focus on safety and accuracy.

The role requires reading work orders, inspecting items, and following procedures to ensure correct handling, labeling, and documentation according to ProTrans standards. Evening and night shift duties apply.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED; or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reads work order or instructions to identify materials or containers to move.
• Receives items for shipment and inspects identity, quantity and condition.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-conscious

Reading comprehension

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Scanner

Job description

Shift

Sun – Thu, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am

Rate

$18.15 + $1.00 shift differential for 3rd shift ($19.15/hr total)

Summary

The Forklift Material Handler loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near the center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Receives items for shipment, inspects visually for identity, quantity, and condition. Checks for obvious damage and segregates items requiring special handling.
• Opens containers as directed by work instructions or supervisor.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand or with forklift or other handling equipment.
• Loads materials into carrier vehicles and installs loading tools to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely via ProTrans specifications.
• Completes receiving and shipping activities with use of mobile scanner.
• Identifies all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Conducts safety and equipment checks daily.
• Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing.
• Follows all safety procedures, actively working to improve individual and center safety record.
• Provides ideas or feedback to identify continual improvement initiatives to enhance performance of the position, team, and company.

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High‑school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write in English is required. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired in some centers.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Able to use scanning equipment.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must pass the Protrans Forklift Performance Test.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach; frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, or crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and talk; must be able to use both feet and legs when operating a forklift as well as both hands and arms; must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Specific hearing abilities required include the ability to hear other forklifts, nearby individuals, and the common noises of the environment at all times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions, occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.