Forklift Operator - Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray LLC is hiring for a night shift Warehouse Associate at our Chattanooga, TN facility. You will unload/load trailers, scan and label inventory, maintain clean, organized storage areas and verify shipments for quality and quantity according to SCT procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and ability to read, write and understand English. Night shifts are 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Wednesday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Must read and understand documents and communicate in English.
• Must be able to utilize basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trailers safely and efficiently.
• Perform audits, scanning, labeling and layout checks for inventory.
• Maintain housekeeping and organization in warehouse areas.
• Inspect deliveries for quality and quantity and record paperwork.
• Move pallets and restock as needed while following safety procedures.
• Restack pallets and report any equipment or safety issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Chattanooga, TN, US

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include:

Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships.

Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers, and the community.

Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth.

Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

Works with the transfer process with regard to unloading and loading trailers, put away, audits, scanning, layout compliance, wrapping, stacking, collecting damaged product, labeling, and other related activities as they pertain to finished and unfinished inventory and housekeeping.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist in performing the shipping and receiving operation in a consistent manner as instructed in the training program.
• Responsible for maintaining the procedures concerning operation unless the training program is changed, and properly recorded concerning procedure.
• Load and unload trailers safely in accordance with defined SCT safety policies and procedures.
• Verify all pallets for labeling and count issues, any receiving discrepancies found should be fixed or held for the Distribution Supervisor.
• Restack pallets that have fallen in the warehouse and in the transfer process.
• Operate material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Report any mechanical problems with your equipment or any safety hazards relating to the performance of your duties.
• Follow all instructions that are issued and notify the Distribution Supervisor if you had any problems that would result in lost production time.
• Unload all deliveries or shipments from outside vendors. Inspect quality, quantity, and condition of all shipments, and record paperwork.
• Adjust to and follow new procedures and innovations, which would add to the efficiency and safety of the operation.
• Perform daily forklift checklist and routine maintenance on equipment including cleaning equipment and audits.Maintain order in the warehouse storage areas in the performance of your duties.
• Allow only one partial pallet per item and store all like items in the same aisle or adjoining aisles.
• May be required to train new or existing employees in adherence to SCT safety and company polices.
• Routine housekeeping to be performed daily in adherence to company policy and warehouse needs .

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic computer skills and possess the ability to utilize software.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and understand documents, letters, etc. and write legibly in English. Must be able to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Night Shift (3 Day/12 Hour) - 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM EST - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Nights

Warehouse / DC - 3480 Amnicola Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37406