Forklift Materials Handler

ProTrans International Holdings; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

ProTrans International Holdings seeks a detail-oriented Forklift Material Handler to load, unload, and move materials within plant and yard environments. You will read work orders, inspect items, and operate forklifts to place materials on pallets or into carriers in a safe, efficient manner.

Responsibilities include completing receiving and shipping documents, using a mobile scanner, and maintaining a clean work area while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Reads work orders or oral instructions.
• Inspects items for identity, quantity and condition.
• Operates forklift or other handling equipment.
• Drives and uses loading tools to prevent shifting during transport.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders to identify materials to move.
• Receives items, inspects for damage and proper handling.
• Opens containers as directed by supervision.
• Loads/unloads materials from pallets using forklift or manual handling.
• Ensures proper labeling and marking of shipments.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs daily safety and equipment checks.
• Operates banding, taping and sealing machinery.
• Contributes improvement ideas for process safety and efficiency.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Reading instructions

Mob ile scanner usage

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.