Forklift Operator II

GAF Materials Corp.; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their Warehouse Operations Team. This full-time role involves ensuring safety and efficiency in loading and unloading goods, adhering to OSHA regulations, and maintaining a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in supply chain operations and a commitment to teamwork. This opportunity offers a supportive culture and a chance to contribute to a dynamic logistics environment, where your efforts will directly impact the success of operations. Join a company that values its employees and fosters professional growth!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Free Financial Coaching

Referral Program

Work-Life Balance Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Mobile Equipment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload finished goods and raw materials safely.
• Maintain accurate product counts and assist in inventory.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Mobile Equipment Operation

Safety Procedures Compliance

Job description

At Standard Logistics, success is not only found at the destination, but along the journey itself. Employee Driven, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, customers, and communities while experiencing the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ll be taken care of every step of the way. Customer Focused, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. Together, we set the standard.

Team Summary
The Warehouse Operations Team has the primary responsibilities for loading finished goods to internal and external customers and facilities, unloading finished goods and raw materials from outside vendors while verifying accuracy.

Job Summary
The Forklift Operator is a full-time position directly reporting to the Warehouse Services Supervisor. It is their responsibility to achieve excellence in executing the assigned inventory stocking, counting and picking plans. The Forklift Operator position will adhere to all OSHA warehouse and forklift safety rules and company's safety policies and procedures. This includes safety awareness and practices, safely driving, loading, unloading, staging of product inside and outside of the warehouse operations.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a working knowledge of safe and proper lift truck operations according to OSHA and Standard Logistics policies.
• Properly wear safety PPE at all times. Work safely and follow safety procedures. Operate lift truck in accordance with OSHA and Standard Logistics policies. Routinely perform housekeeping duties.
• Load and unload (rail/trucks), transfer finished goods and raw materials to various designated warehouse storage yards and locations.
• Pick orders and load timely and accurately, print BOL’s, while following proper loading procedures.
• Load finished goods on trucks for transfer to internal and external customer’s facilities. Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts as required.
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly work area (truck, trailer and warehouse).
• Maintain accurate product count and bin locations.
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse operations team and fleet operations to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist in all areas of the logistics operation as assigned by management.

Qualifications Required

• 2+ years of Supply Chain/Mobile Equipment experience

Physical Demands

• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Balancing - Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Travel Requirements: 0%

At Standard Logistics, success is not only found at the destination, but along the journey itself. Employee Driven, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, customers, and communities while experiencing the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ll be taken care of every step of the way. Customer Focused, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. Together, we set the standard.

Best in Class Logistics. Employee Driven. Customer Focused.

Team Summary
The Warehouse Operations Team has the primary responsibilities for loading finished goods to internal and external customers and facilities, unloading finished goods and raw materials from outside vendors while verifying accuracy.

Job Summary
The Forklift Operator is a full-time position directly reporting to the Warehouse Services Supervisor. It is their responsibility to achieve excellence in executing the assigned inventory stocking, counting and picking plans. The Forklift Operator position will adhere to all OSHA warehouse and forklift safety rules and company's safety policies and procedures. This includes safety awareness and practices, safely driving, loading, unloading, staging of product inside and outside of the warehouse operations.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a working knowledge of safe and proper lift truck operations according to OSHA and Standard Logistics policies.
• Properly wear safety PPE at all times. Work safely and follow safety procedures. Operate lift truck in accordance with OSHA and Standard Logistics policies. Routinely perform housekeeping duties.
• Load and unload (rail/trucks), transfer finished goods and raw materials to various designated warehouse storage yards and locations.
• Pick orders and load timely and accurately, print BOL’s, while following proper loading procedures.
• Load finished goods on trucks for transfer to internal and external customer’s facilities. Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts as required.
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly work area (truck, trailer and warehouse).
• Maintain accurate product count and bin locations.
• Work collaboratively with the warehouse operations team and fleet operations to create a positive and productive work environment.
• Assist in all areas of the logistics operation as assigned by management.

Qualifications Required

• 2+ years of Supply Chain/Mobile Equipment experience

Physical Demands

• Transport/Carrying - Frequently
• Balancing - Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
• Reaching - Frequently
• Communicate/Talking - Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing - Frequently

Travel Requirements: 0%

Benefits:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

We comply with federal, state, and local disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).