Job Details
Job Details
Job Location
Skokie, IL - Skokie, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Second Shift
Description
SUMMARY
Transporter (Forklift Operator) reports to Warehouse Supervisor; the Transporter (Forklift Operator) is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Transporter (Forklift -Operator) is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the various types industrial power equipment and will be required to perform: Loading / Unloading, Order Filler / Picker, Material Handler / Stocker, Production Supply and Checker duties and any project work required. Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Forklift Operators are cross-trained for coating receiving.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
Order picking / transfers: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped accurately. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
PO receiving as needed
Loading / Unloading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into containers or trailers.
Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to ensure accuracy of bin location as well as quantity of inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.)
Support Production with request on the production floor (movements of pallets).
Cycle counts, Validate Inventory, audit paperwork, AX transactions.
Additions task assigned by Supervision/Management.
Communicate any damages that take place with the Forklifts, Racking, or Material to upper management.
Effectively execute transactions while using the RF scanners to relocate materials.
Effectively use RedZone for daily checks such as; outbound shipment checks, forklift checklists, and GMP's checks.
Qualifications
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
Standing on a concrete floor.
Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
Bending, stooping, twist, turn, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Required to work weekends during peak season.
Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Experience with excel / word
Organizational skills
Leadership
Multi-tasking
High School diploma / GED
Analytical
Communicate Effectively