Department: Shipping Job: Shipping Forklift Operator Shift: 3:00 pm- 11:00 pm Base Rate: Probation $25.44 after probation $25.94 SUMMARY: The primary objective of this position is to ensure all freight is loaded or unloaded in compliance with safety and operating procedures accurately and efficiently. RESPONSIBLITIES: • Load and unload finished products and any related raw materials following proper procedures • Knowledge of warehouse storage areas and location of all products including samples and accessory items • Operate lift truck in a safe, productive manner in accordance with all safety procedures • Fill out daily checklist for forklift • Fill LP tanks as needed following all safety procedures • Maintain housekeeping in shipping and warehouse areas including periodic cleaning of forklifts • Perform cycle counts as requested • Shuttling product to additional storage space • Work independently at outside warehouse as required • Perform other duties as assigned by shipping leader • Assist other plant personnel as needed • Specific to outside warehouse: • Responsible for security of warehouse • Unlock and lock gates, office, lights, etc. • Ensure forklift secured and stored in building • Complete all required paperwork for carriers and return to shipping clerk • Monitor inventories and turn over in timely manner • Notify your supervisor immediately of any accident, near miss accident or on-the-job injury when it occurs no matter how insignificant it may seem • Operate equipment only when you are trained in its use or are working with or under the direction of a qualified employee, and you are authorized to do so by your supervisor • Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The employee should hold the following abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills • Basic mathematics skills • Some knowledge of all raw materials • Knowledge of finished product • Ability to work with truck drivers in a positive and courteous manner COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES The employee must be capable of: • Log into and navigate company Talent Center to access paycheck/benefits enrollment information • Log into and navigate Learning Management system and accomplish required online training routinely • Basic computer skills • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE The employee should have the following: • High School Diploma or GED • Completed and passed lift truck training programs and have a valid fork lift operator license ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee should possess the ability to: • Ability to routinely lift up to 40 lbs without assistance • Ability to routinely lift up to 80 lbs with assistance • Work for up to 12 hours in extreme hold/cold manufacturing environment • Walk/stand on concrete floors continuously for up to 12 hours • Routinely ascend and descend stairs to enter work areas • Safeguard self with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – steel toed shoes, ear plugs, eye protection (glasses, goggles, and/or facemask) as necessary for task • Push/Drive floor sweeping and cleaning equipment or tools as necessary for housekeeping duties • Lifting and carrying (up to 40 lbs) from Auto Catcher to seconds re-wrap or recycle/trash receptacle. • Ability to rotate and work shift work • Ability to help with all line breaks and lace-ups • The Summit Plant is a 100% tobacco-free site. BENEFITS OFFERED • Choice of 3 healthcare benefit plans, including an HMO, starting first day of employment • Wellness programs and incentive credits • Company paid life insurance and AD&D insurance • Company paid disability insurance • 401k with excellent company match • Employee stock purchase plan • 12 Paid Holidays • Safety Boots & Coverall after 60days • Variable Incentive Program (VIP) • Paid vacation after 1 year • Adoption assistance • Employee & dependent scholarships • Employee Assistance Program • Vendor discounts • Employee rebates • Paid Lunch