Logistics Clerk/Forklift Driver (Automotive Manufacturing)

Torrey Holistics; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a shipping/receiving associate in Athens, TN, to manage the flow of goods. The role involves loading/unloading trucks, using forklifts and pallet jacks, and preparing shipments with attention to packing accuracy and documentation.

The position requires high school completion and extensive forklift experience in a manufacturing setting; automotive experience is preferred, with MS Office/ERP proficiency. Overtime and ISO/ safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Four or more years of forklift driving experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
• Two or more years of work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Two or more years of work experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook), ERP programs (SAP, Plex, etc.) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks using material handling equipment.
• Move shipments using hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts to storage or work areas.
• Wrap and package parts for shipment to customer.
• Verify quantities and inspect outgoing shipments for specification compliance.
• Create packing slips using the company’s MRP system.
• Prepare containers for shipment and affix shipping labels and instructions.
• Determine shipment methods and post weights/shipping charges.
• Monitor inventory levels of shipping materials and meet productivity/quality standards.
• Train new employees in shipping and receiving responsibilities.

Skills

Forklift operation

MS Office

ERP software

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Driver License (strongly preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Plex)

RF Scanner

Job description

The work schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm, with Overtime occasionally throughout the week.

The responsibilities of this position are to prepare customer shipments to specification, manage receiving of raw materials and manage all dock activity to ensure everything is completed on time and accurately. This role is in a very fast-paced, and at times hectic environment requiring the utmost in prioritization and organizational skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks using material handling equipment
• Uses hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and material handling equipment to move shipments from shipping and receiving area to storage or work areas.
• Wraps and packages completed parts and assemblies and boxes for shipment to customer.
• Performs part validation per written work instructions.
• Verifies quantities to be part-marked, packaged, and shipped and examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.
• By using the company’s MRP system to verify deliveries, put parts on hand and create packing slips.
• Prepares and secures cartons, crates, pallets, and other containers for shipment of goods.
• Stamps, stencils, labels, or affixes identifying information and shipping instructions onto cartons, pallets, crates, or containers as required.
• Determines method of shipment and posts weights and shipping charges, and affixes postage, as necessary.
• Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and communicates with the buyer and/or shipper to reconcile damages and shortages. Routes items to the appropriate departments as required.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of shipping materials and supplies.
• Meets established standards for productivity and quality. Confers with supervisor when problems arise which impact expected level of performance.
• Training of new employees that apply to shipping and receiving responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and work well with others
• Must contribute to a positive work environment.
• Performs any task required to support customer requirements and company goals.
• Must be able to work over-time as require

Expectations

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Actively support the E&E values (Safety, Fairness, Respect, Hard Work, and Long-Term Profitability).

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Cold (non-weather)
• Heat (non-weather)

Noise Level

The noise level in the working environment will be heavy with high traffic. Ear protection will be required

Physical Demands

• Walking
• Standing
• Sitting
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stop, kneel, bend/twist, or crouch

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of forklift driving experience in a extremely fast-paced manufacturing environment is required
• Two (2) or more years of work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• Two (2) or more years of work experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook), ERP programs (SAP, Plex, etc.) is strongly preferred

Certifications:

• Forklift Driver License is strongly preferred (even though candidates must be licensed by the company)

Additional Skills Required

Computer skills

• Strong experience and capability with basic computer systems (MS Office, ERP, etc.)
• Ability to generate and prepare labels, bills of lading, shipping/receiving documents

Communication skills

• Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Mathematical skills

• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Other Skills

• Detail oriented
• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

You should be proficient in

• Shipping/Receiving
• Forklift Licensed
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

Machines & technologies you'll use

• Warehouse Management Software
• RF Scanner
• Sit-Down Forklift (Hyster)