Position Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
Direct Reports: None
FLSA status: Full time, Non-exempt
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Position Purpose:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for locating and transporting product, loading, and uploading barrels, totes, and tank product, and aiding in the daily shipping/receiving schedule. This person will pull orders for shipment, following shipping order instructions, and working with the shipping management software.
Core Responsibilities
- Unload and load product for shipment
- Adhere to Strong Spirits Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
- Follow all safety guidelines and forklift protocol
- Perform other duties as assigned by the processing and warehouse supervisor or other management personnel
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education required
- One-year previous forklift experience
- Able to operate forklifts, pumps, motors, hand tools, and other warehouse equipment
- Organized and attention to detail
- Self-motivated with strong initiative
- Strong organizational skills
- Adaptable and able to deal with change quickly
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Able to work Monday through Friday
- Fast paced office, warehouse and industrial environment.
- Exposure to hazardous materials such as alcohol and chemicals, loud noise, and moderate heat/cold.
- Essential physical requirements, such as frequent climbing, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching and lifting, occasionally above shoulders.
- Physical effort/lifting to 50 pounds.
- Some overtime required.
- Able to stand and walk all day with minimal breaks.
- Able to lift, carry and pull 20 pounds or less.
- Able to kneel, squat, bend, and climb.
- Able to work around alcohol and other flammable liquids.
- Able to visually inspect products.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
