Warehouse Forklift Operator

Port of Morrow; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Port of Morrow Warehousing is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to move goods in a fast-paced facility in Boardman, Oregon. You’ll load and unload freight, transport it to storage areas, and prepare merchandise for shipment.

Operate stand-up and walk-behind forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment, while maintaining safety and accuracy. A high school diploma or GED with forklift certification is required; occasional overtime and weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with forklift certification.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment preferred.
• Ability to meet production standards and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated area.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• As directed by management, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Walk-behind forklift

Pallet jack

Hi-lift

Job description

A Warehouse Forklift Operator job functions are related to shifting of goods and material from one place to another. The operator is also involved in loading and unloading processes as well as sorting and systematic handling of supplies. The forklift operator is also accountable for checking lifts prior to usage and partaking in training for license renewal.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated area.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• As directed by management, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
• Promptly Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Must be able to meet production standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
• Charge or change forklift battery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• Tools and Technology: Computer, Warehouse management system and related components, Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand up lift truck, Hi-lift, RC

Skills and Specifications

• Requires ability to work independently
• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management
• Requires the ability to pay close attention to details, meet deadlines, and work with difficult individuals
• Must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with co-workers without exhibiting behavioral extremes.

Shifts to fill

• Swing, Grave and Weekend
  • Swing 3PM-1130PM Monday - Friday
  • Grave 11PM-730AM Sunday PM - Friday AM
  • Weekend Day Or Swing Friday - Monday

Education and Qualifications

• High school graduate or a GED equivalent from an accredited institution, with a forklift certification.

Physical Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a fork lift, sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls.
• Employee is occasionally required to use distant vision, stand, kneel or crouch.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:
• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom
• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of -15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products.
• Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-hour shift
• Must transfer boxes weighing up to 75 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height rebuilding pallets.
• Lifting and carrying product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

Port of Morrow Warehousing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.