General Forklift Driver - Kane Logistics

Description of the Position:

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.



Responsibilities:




* Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
* Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
* On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
* Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
* Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
* Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
* Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
* Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
* Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
* Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
* Assist in physical inventories.
* Ensure proper stock rotation.
* Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.




* Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
* Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
* Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
* Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
* Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
* Other duties as assigned.



Pay is up to $20.50 an hour











Requirements:


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
* Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.



Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled