Job description
H
IGH REACH OPERATORS & FORKLIFT OPERATORS
1st & 2nd Shifts
POSITION DESCRIPTION
High Reach Operator and Forklift Operators responsible for a variety of distribution duties including receiving of products and materials and picking orders for customer fulfillment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepared and complete orders for delivery according to schedule (pick, pack, wrap, label, load and ship) typically using appropriate forklift – High Reach / Reach Truck
- Receive and process warehouse stock products (pick, unload, label, store, stage) typically using appropriate forklift
- Ensures work is completed using the most efficient flow to optimize output
- Ensures accurate counts and processes through the RF scan gun
- Reports any discrepancies
- Unloads and moves product from container to designated locations utilizing appropriate equipment
- Assists distribution center as needed; communicates with co-workers and supervision
- Follows quality service standards and complies with procedures, rules and regulations
- Performs forklift inspection for operating efficiency and safety
- Actively participates in Hopkins Safety Programs, such as Safety & PIE help desks, behavior -based safety audits, safe work cards and reports all near misses and first aid events.
- Maintains a clean and organized working environment
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous forklift experience required
- High Reach experience preferred
COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
- Forklift certification from Hopkins will be required
- Communication skills (must be able to understand all written and verbal work orders and instructions)
- Must be very safety and quality conscious
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Ability to unload containers safely and efficiently in pre-determined time allotment
- Work history should demonstrate safety, efficiency, flexibility and willingness to learn
- Organizational skills (must be able to keep track of inventory and keep work area clean)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 – 2.5 hrs./day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% -66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5 hrs./day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)
Check the frequency and number of hours a day the worker is required to do the following specific types of activities:
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY COMMENTS
Sitting
C
Walking
F
Standing
F
Bending
F
Squatting
F
Climbing
F
Kneeling
F
Twisting
F
Lifting
F
Hand Manipulation
C
Work Environment: Work conditions are consistent with a warehouse environment. Frequent exposure to warehouse operations requires the understanding and use of required PPE applicable to that environment. The ability to tolerate extreme temperatures while working in the warehouse environment is a requirement. Low impact repetitive motions are frequent and must be physically tolerated. The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements of standing for 8 hours on a concrete surface and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and follows all national, state and local ordinances regarding applicant consideration. Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
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