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Forklift Operator Class 1

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Virginia

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading independent manufacturer in the automotive aftermarket as an Equipment Operator. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment, ensuring that products are accurately loaded, unloaded, and picked according to client demands. You will play a crucial part in maintaining safety and quality standards while working in a diverse and inclusive environment. This position offers a chance to contribute to a well-established company that values its employees and prioritizes safety and efficiency in all operations. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working with equipment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Must maintain an active forklift certification and comply with safety protocols.
  • Experience in material handling and quality control is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Operate battery powered forklifts for loading, unloading, and picking orders.
  • Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures for all shipping and receiving functions.

Skills

Battery powered forklift operation
Material handling
Quality control
Safety protocols compliance

Education

Forklift certification

Tools

Stand-up truck
Reach truck
Cherry picker
Pallet jack

Job description

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Equipment Operators are responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of shipping, receiving, and picking. Activities may include but are not limited to: loading or unloading, scanning, moving, staging, replenishing, and stacking product. This individual is also responsible for counting and inspecting product, and notifying leadership when there are damages or discrepancies. These Associates are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and will be expected to perform all duties as assigned. Associates are expected to meet company objectives in the areas of performance, safety, and quality. Associates are expected to comply with all corporate and site-specific policies.

Requirements (include but not limited to):

  1. Using battery powered forklift to load outbound shipments, move product, and stack products or materials. Associates must efficiently and accurately load orders according to the appropriate doors and trailers. All shipping functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
  2. Using battery powered forklift to unload inbound shipments, move product, replenish, stack and store products or materials. Associates must efficiently and accurately locate and place products in the appropriate storage areas. All receiving functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
  3. Using battery powered forklift to accurately pick orders to fulfill client demands. Associates must efficiently and accurately pick products and stage in the appropriate areas. Associates will stack, package, band, shrink wrap, and label product(s) as determined by client requirements. All picking functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
  4. Using the appropriate documentation to ensure that all products and orders are received, handled, and shipped correctly. Associates will verify that products and/or orders meet quality standards, including reporting any damages or discrepancies. Associates will stack, package, shrink wrap, and label product(s). All quality control functions will be processed as defined by the Standard Operating Procedures.
  5. All associates are responsible for executing all safety protocols and will accomplish all job tasks in a manner that promotes safety. Associates will comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies, safety rules, and OSHA/SDS Standards.
  6. In performing assigned duties the equipment used can include but is not limited to: stand-up, reach truck, cherry picker, or pallet jack. Associates are responsible for the upkeep of equipment, daily inspection and reporting of equipment problems. Associates must maintain an active forklift certification.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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