About this role
Verst Logistics
Material Handling Operator - Forklift Operator
Hebron, KY
2nd shift
$19/hr, + $1 shift differential
Monday through Friday
Position Summary
Operate electric or propane powered material handling equipment to load and unload trucks and move inventory to a designated area within an automotive distribution environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment to move inventory, exercising care to position product on forks to avoid product damage.
- Follow specific instructions given by internal personnel regarding the movement of goods.
- Complete daily task paperwork accurately and entirely.
- Complete daily preventive maintenance check form on all equipment driven.
- Verify accuracy of product count and product information against shipping and receiving documents and check product for damage.
- Use RF gun or complete proper forms as required to maintain and update product quantities and locations for items shipped, received or moved.
- Comply with safety regulations governing the operation of the equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Follow facility specific procedures regarding locking and releasing of trailers.
- Identify flaws/defects/knowledge of packing methods.
- Placing selected cases on a pallet and arrange them orderly to minimize product damage for safe delivery.
- Backs up Order Selectors as required.
- Picks and packs orders for shipments, assist with inventory location changes, and assists with staging products.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform cycle counts or verification of inventory quantities and locations.
- Train new employees on standard operating procedures.
Job Specifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Must acquire forklift certification upon hire; 3-5 years prior experience operating a forklift, preferred
- Basic reading and math skills
- Must be computer literate
- Demonstrated problem solving abilities and attention to detail
- Previous experience in an Automotive Distribution environment, preferred
- Previous experience with Continuous Improvement Plans and Lean Manufacturing techniques, preferred
- Familiarity with SOX Compliance Requirements and OSHA Regulations
- Familiarity with SDS/Hazmat Safety preferred
- Must be able to follow specific instructions thoroughly and accurately
- Frequently bending, walking and lifting up to 50 lbs. safely as required
- Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed due to customer requirements