Shipping Tow Motor Operator
The Franklin Investment Corporation dba Franklin Industries
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Job summary
Franklin Industries is seeking a Shipping Tow Motor Operator to safely load/unload, verify, and ship finished goods for the Highway Department. You will locate inventory, scan materials, and ensure shipments meet customer requirements and company standards.
You will also maintain inventory accuracy, support shipping operations, and participate in safety and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires forklift experience, Sage 100 proficiency, and attention to detail.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Must safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Read and interpret work orders, shipping docs, and inventory records.
- Basic computer skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform accurate inventory transactions.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Verify shipments match requirements and maintain accuracy.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform cycle counts.
- Utilize Sage 100 and scanners for transactions and tracking.
- Inspect materials for shipping concerns and ensure traceability.
- Follow safety policies and wear PPE.
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Job description
The Shipping Tow Motor Operator is responsible for the safe and accurate loading, unloading, identification, verification, and shipment of finished goods within the Highway Department.
This position locates inventory, verifies product information, performs inventory transactions, scans material using barcode systems, loads customer shipments, and ensures materials are shipped accurately according to customer requirements and company standards.
The Shipping Tow Motor Operator serves as the department's shipping and inventory specialist and plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, shipment quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to safely operate forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, shipping documentation, and inventory records.
- Basic computer skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to perform accurate inventory transactions.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Previous forklift or tow motor experience.
- Experience using Sage 100 or similar ERP systems.
- Experience using handheld barcode scanners.
- Experience with inventory management systems.
- Shipping, warehouse, or manufacturing experience.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
- Perform required pre-shift equipment inspections.
- Identify and report unsafe conditions and equipment concerns.
- Participate in required safety meetings and training.
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Verify products being shipped match shipping requirements.
- Ensure shipments are accurate and complete.
- Secure loads according to company standards and transportation requirements.
- Support timely shipment of customer orders.
- Assist in maintaining efficient shipping operations.
- Locate finished goods within inventory storage locations.
- Verify inventory locations and product identification.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Support inventory audits and cycle counts.
- Identify and report inventory discrepancies.
- Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy throughout the department.
- Utilize Sage 100 and related inventory systems as required.
- Perform barcode scanner transactions accurately.
- Scan materials into and out of inventory locations.
- Verify inventory movements are properly recorded.
- Maintain accurate electronic inventory records.
- Support traceability requirements through proper documentation.
- Verify products match customer requirements and shipping documentation.
- Confirm quantities, bundle counts, tags, and product identification.
- Inspect finished material for visible damage or shipping concerns.
- Communicate quality concerns promptly.
- Support shipment accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Read and interpret shipping documents and work orders.
- Complete required shipping documentation accurately.
- Maintain accurate inventory and shipment records.
- Record inventory transactions and adjustments as required.
- Communicate inventory and shipping concerns promptly.
- Perform daily inspections of assigned equipment.
- Monitor equipment performance and operating conditions.
- Report equipment concerns and maintenance needs.
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned equipment.
- Support preventative maintenance efforts through timely reporting.
- Support material movement activities throughout the department.
- Assist with housekeeping and 3S initiatives.
- Support production operations when shipping demands permit.
- Perform general labor duties as assigned.
- Assist other departments as operational needs require.
- Communicate effectively with:
- Highway Group Lead
- Highway Manager
- Sales Department
- Production Personnel
- Shipping Personnel
- Drivers and Carriers
- Communicate shipment concerns, inventory discrepancies, and operational issues promptly.
- Support cross-training and departmental flexibility.
- Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve shipping accuracy and inventory management.
- Support implementation of approved improvements.
- Perform duties in other departments as assigned.
- Participate in special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Successful Shipping Tow Motor Operator consistently demonstrate:
- Care - Commitment to safety, shipment accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- Passion - Ownership of inventory accuracy and shipping performance.
- Respect - Professional communication and teamwork.
- Learn - Continuous development of inventory and shipping knowledge.
- Integrity - Accuracy, accountability, and dependability.
- Teamwork - Support of departmental and company objectives.
Additional competencies include:
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Control
- Sage Proficiency
- Barcode Scanning
- Attention to Detail
- Organization
- Communication
- ReliabilityCustomer Focus
The physical requirements described below represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
The associate must be able to:
- Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Frequently enter and exit forklifts and material handling equipment.
- Frequently bend, twist, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Operate material handling equipment safely.
- Maintain visual attention to personnel, equipment, and material movement.
- Work safely around moving equipment and production operations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Safety-sensitive position.
- Manufacturing environment with moving machinery and production equipment.
- Frequent forklift and material handling operations.
- Exposure to noise, vibration, oils, lubricants, and industrial hazards.
- Indoor and outdoor working conditions.
- Exposure to changing weather conditions when outside.
- Required use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear.
Performance will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- Compliance with safety standards and forklift operating procedures.
- Accuracy of shipments and customer orders.
- Reduction of shipping errors.
- Accuracy of inventory transactions.
- Accuracy of material locations and product identification.
- Accuracy and completeness of shipping and inventory records.
- Completion of inspections and reporting of equipment concerns.
- Proper operation and care of assigned equipment.
- Responsiveness to operational needs.
- Support of departmental priorities.
- Maintenance of organized shipping and storage areas.
- Effective communication and cooperation with production personnel, sales, and leadership.
- Dependability and punctuality.
Within 90 days of employment, associates are expected to:
- Demonstrate competency operating forklifts safely.
- Demonstrate competency using Sage 100 and barcode scanning systems.
- Demonstrate understanding of Highway Department inventory locations and material flow.
- Demonstrate competency verifying shipments and inventory transactions.
- Demonstrate understanding of product identification and traceability requirements.
- Perform assigned duties independently with minimal supervision.
- Forklifts
- Tow Motors
- Handheld Barcode Scanners
- Sage 100 ERP System
- Computers
- Tablets
- Radios
- Pneumatic Banders
- Overhead Cranes
- Jib Cranes
- Shipping Documentation Systems
- Measuring Devices
Between 40 and 58 per week
- 6 AM - 4 PM - Mon-Fri
- 6 AM - 2 PM on Saturdays (only as needed, and on rotation)
Typically starts between $19 - 22/hour - commensurate with experience. OT is paid at 1.5x pay after 40 hours. New employees are eligible for merit raises and more cross training opportunities after passing their 90-day probationary period.
The following incentives are also available:
- Bonus and production incentives
- Referral bonuses
- Paid holidays
available on the first of the month, following 60 days of employment
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- $15 K Life Insurance paid for by company
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurances
- Other benefits also offered
In 1901, Franklin Rolling Mill & Foundry Company was founded in Franklin, PA. Right in the middle of Steel Country, Franklin Industries is less than two hours from Pittsburgh, where Andrew Carnegie's steel empire ruled the steel industry in the early 20th century.
We're another two hours from Johnstown, PA, where the first steel rails for the railroad (our raw material) were made. Steel rails linked Chicago and New York together with high capacity rails creating America's manufacturing powerhouse.
Our families have made an honest living in quality manufacturing for generations and are proud to continue that great tradition.
It is the policy of Franklin Industries to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
The HR Department is required to check the criminal background of all job offerees. Having a criminal record does not block an applicant from securing a job at Franklin Industries. We review all criminal records on a case-by-case basis.
The HR Department sends all job offerees to an external testing site for a physical (vitals, vision, and hearing) and a drug screen. Securing the job is contingent on passing the physical and the drug screen.
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