Forklift Materials Handler

Pro Trans International; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Trans International is seeking a Forklift Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials within the center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site. You will read work orders, inspect items, and use forklifts or handling equipment to move and secure materials.

Responsibilities include completing receiving/shipping documents, using a mobile scanner, labeling shipments correctly, and maintaining a safe, clean work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to read work orders and follow instructions.
• Inspect items for identity, quantity and condition.
• Operate forklift or other handling equipment.
• Complete receiving/shipping documents per ProTrans specifications.
• Perform daily safety and equipment checks.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders or follows instructions to identify materials to move.
• Receives items for shipment and inspects for identity, quantity and damage.
• Opens containers as directed.
• Loads/unloads materials onto pallets and into carriers using forklift or handling equipment.
• Loads materials into carrier vehicles and secures with loading tools.
• Completes receiving/shipping documents per ProTrans specifications.
• Uses mobile scanner for receiving/shipping activities.
• Identifies shipments with proper labeling and handling instructions.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Performs daily safety checks and uses equipment safely.
• Offers improvement ideas to enhance performance of position and team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Read work orders

Shipping documentation

Safety procedures

Mobile scanner

Tools

Mobile scanner

Job description

The Forklift Material Handler loads, unloads and moves materials within or near 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
• Identify all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Conduct safety and equipment checks daily.
• Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing.
• Follow all safety procedures. Actively works to improve individual and center safety record.
• Provides ideas or feedback to identify continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.