Forklift Operator
Company: eShipping LLC
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Forklift Operator will
operate an industrial forklift truck to accomplish various
materials handling assignments.Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesDuties include but are not limited to the
following:• Identifies and transports requested materials to and
from various locations including machines, loading docks, railroad
cars, trucks, and storage areas.• Obtains production schedule
and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and
transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing
materials accordingly.• Applies understanding of machine loading
capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient
delivery of required items.• Uses protective materials and
strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered,
removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste
materialsin designated containers or areas.• Reports any problems
with materials or transportation to supervisor.• Manages and piles
drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.•
Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical
difficulties to truck mechanic.• Ensure that processes and safety
procedures are followed• Other duties as assignedRequirementsTo
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability
required.• Able to stand for extended periods of time• Must be able
to lift 50 pounds and move pieces using a pallet jack and dolly•
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours• Possess excellent
customer service, time management, and prioritization skills• Must
have strong communication skills• Must be able to work in warehouse
environment with varying temperatures• Must be able to work in an
environment where the noise level varies and can be loudMinimum
Education and Experience• High School Diploma or equivalentPhysical
Demands and Work EnvironmentThe 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 accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. This description reflects management's
assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or
restrict the tasks that may be assigned.• Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is
very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling,
stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee
must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds and be able
to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.• Cognitive/Mental Requirements: While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to comprehend and
use basic language, either written or spoken, to communicate simple
and complex information, ideas, and information. The employee is
also required to use logic to define problems, collect information,
establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, and
deal with abstract variables for unique or unfamiliar situations.
The employee must use problem-solving skills to formulate and apply
appropriate courses of action for routine or familiar situations.
The employee may be required to perform numerical operations
including basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and
dividing or more complex quantitative calculations.• Work
Environment: This position is primarily performed in a warehouse
with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.eShipping LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: eShipping LLC, Kansas City , Forklift Operator, Professions , Kansas City, Kansas
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