Warehouse/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY: Tetakawi

DEPARTMENT: TUCWRH (AZ) or TXWARE (TX)

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Cross Dock Assistant Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Performs manual work, receiving, loading, and unloading customers’ goods and materials in the cross dock. Verifies and maintains the integrity of goods and materials.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engages in daily activities of receiving, labeling, storing, and moving customers' good and materials within the cross dock.
• Inspects good and materials from customer shipments against bill of lading to ensure they arrived complete and free of damage or evidence of tampering. Takes pictures of freight when necessary.
• Loads and unloads goods using forklift, pallet jack, or similar material handling equipment. Performs inspections of trailers prior to loading; reports any unsafe conditions to Team Lead.
• Reviews and processes shipping or receiving orders and requests; maintains appropriate paperwork, such as bills of lading, air waybills, packing lists, etc.
• Follows safety requirements and completes safety forms and checklists; inspects and utilizes safety equipment, including (but not limited to) dock safety equipment, trailer jack, chocks, and glad hand locks.
• Operates computer and office equipment to maintain a variety of records, files, and reports. Performs inventory control, using inventory software.
• Suggests and documents process improvement ideas; refers to established procedures pertinent to current ISO specifications.
• Supports other members, customers, brokers, etc., and follows supervisory instructions and established processes and procedures.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment; audits 5S guidelines and complies with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assists in providing necessary security within the cross dock; reports unusual, unacceptable, improper, or illegal activities if such occur.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, experience, certification)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of general warehouse or cross dock experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to communicate professionally, clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Must have or be able to immediately obtain an approved certification for driving forklift trucks.
• Basic knowledge of computer software for data entry (i.e. Microsoft Office or Google Suite)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to helping others fulfilling their roles while maintaining a positive environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Warehouse/Cross Dock Environment. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. High level of schedule flexibility may be required; must be willing to be on-call or report to work after regular work hours on occasion.