About this role
<p> <br> <b>Title:</b> Pallet Jack Operator * 1st & 2nd Shift*, 2nd Shift <b>Req ID: </b> 9249</p> <p><b>City, State:</b> Hartwell, GA, Georgia (US-GA)</p> <p><b>Classification: </b> Nonexempt </p> <p><b>Recruiter:</b> Jennifer Berry Fleming </p> <p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;text-align:center;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">PALLET JACK OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">Primarily responsible for transporting product via electric pallet jack. This job requires that employees carry different loads when needed and help out in other areas when necessary. Must always use and maintain personal protective equipment, and work in compliance with all company policies, and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Check specified labels of products to verify right content on boxes.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Take product from one location to another location when needed.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist in helping others as needed.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Needs to get certified before using any kind of driving equipment.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently lifts up to 40lbs and occasionally lifts up to 60 lbs.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Walks throughout the facility frequently. Distance can range from 1 to several miles per day. Must be able to stand on their feet and walk around for long periods of time.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Must have good visual skills including the ability to see and distinguish colors. Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as wet and hot environments.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently talks and receives information from line leaders and Supervisors.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Frequently uses both hands and fingers/hand manipulation skills to inspect the product and handle boxes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">REQUIRED SKILLS:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work nights, weekends, and extended shift hours.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be able to count and understand numbers.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Jack driver knowledge helpful but not required: needs to be able to get certified to be able to move product. Good interpersonal skills required. Able to work professionally with employees from multiple areas (line leader, line operator, supervisor, etc.)</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent verbal communication skills required. Must be polite but able to ask question and gain information from others when needed.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Must be flexible and willing to work in various functions</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Schedule flexibility is required. Must be able to work any time.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#2d2d2d">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Stand up to 8 hours.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Lift up to 60 lbs.</span></li> <li style="color:#2d2d2d;line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif">Exposure to wet and cold environment.</span></li> </ul><p><br> <span style="font-size:12.0px">Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.<br> <br> <em>Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.<br> <br> 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. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><em>Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.</em></span></p>