Material Handler - Forklift Operator - Loader 3rd Shift

Stowgroup; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid sick leave

11 US paid holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

stow is seeking a Forklift Operator in Georgia to receive loading assignments, follow scanner instructions, and prepare loads with attention to safety and efficiency. You will adapt to changing priorities, communicate with supervisors, and complete end-of-shift reports documenting activities.

Responsibilities include loading, stacking, and securing loads, performing 5S audits, and supporting teammates. A front forklift or reach truck license/authorization is required.

Job description

• The Forklift Operator receives loading assignments from dispatch in order of priority, as well as oral and/or written instructions recorded in SharePoint.
• Follows scanner instructions indicating the load to be carried out
• Calculates the truck loading configuration based on the materials in the deliveries (loads to be performed)
• Follows instructions from superiors and dispatch to improve work methods and avoid complaints or damage during loading
• Adapts to changes in work priorities or assignments at management's request
• Communicates all necessary information to supervisors to enable performance reporting to management by completing the end-of-shift report (recording everything done during the shift)
• Loads delivery/shipment materials as requested, within the calculated timeframe and within the proposed floor space (floor meters)
• Performs overseas packaging
• Maintains order and cleanliness during and after each loading
• Respects the environment
• Ensures and monitors the quality and stability of packages and stacking inside the truck
• Packs or straps packages together to ensure stability or prevent damage (with or without supervisor request)
• Ensures and monitors safety
• Assists colleagues when needed
• Completes the loading document
• Connects batteries to chargers and refills them with water if required
• Counts items during inventory and cycle counts
• Takes photos of the load to guarantee loading quality in case of customer complaints
• Outside of live load, is responsible for closing trailers (tarpaulins)
• Respects third-party equipment (transporters' trailers)
• Is courteous and polite with drivers and assists them when needed (maneuvering, movements, etc.)
• Ensures drivers comply with Stow's internal rules
• Complies with load-securing legislation
• Performs pre-staging at the request of the supervisor
• Performs 5S audits according to instructions
• Optional: Moves trailers using the tractor
• Warehouse knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Warehouse procedures
• Ability to calculate floor meters and weight distribution on the truck
• Ability to use scanning devices
• Ability to operate a front forklift (license or authorization required)
• Ability to operate a reach truck (license or authorization required)

What do we offer you?

• PTO, days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Tobacco Free Campus

Quality, Safety, Health, Environment, Compliance

Every employee at stow contributes to a safe and compliant work environment. We set the example and motivate each other to work safely, efficiently, and in a qualitative way. stow's standards, policies, instructions, and local legislations are there to guide our decisions.

EEO

stow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, age, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.