Forklift Operator - North Kingstown, United States - Banneker Industries

Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY

The Associate (WHAII) is responsible for performing routine and non-routine tasks involved in the receiving, shipping and movement of material within a warehouse environment. The WHAII will be able to perform a range of general warehousing tasks, but will primarily be assigned to one or two primary duties or customer accounts. The type, size, weight and quantity of material vary widely and the safe use of powered and non-powered material handling equipment in strict accordance with company policies and procedures is critical to prevent injury and damage to products. Quality is the number one criteria for Banneker's operation and all actions must be accomplished in the most quality conscious manner while also operating in the most safe and efficient manner possible. The WHAII must make every effort to protect customer and company property and maintain strict adherence to company policies and procedures. Commitment to safety, quality, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude are key components of this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties & responsibilities related to this position function include, but are not limited, to the following:

Operational

• Sort materials for purchase order and non-purchase order receipts and route to the designated location.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment; may process return shipments from customers.
• Unload and putaway received products safely and move product to storage locations while updating the inventory management system using RF scanning equipment.
• Examine and verify incoming and outgoing material shipment contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of shipment and inspect for damage.
• Inspects shipments for damages, defects and quantity discrepancies; records discrepancies or damages and notifies supervisor, purchasing personnel and/or others as required.
• Prepare and package material for pick-up or delivery (palletize, strapping, stretch-wrapping, etc.), seal, and label materials to prepare for shipping, ensuring all unique customer shipping requirements are met.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trucks.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and/or shipped.
• Pull and assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves, or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform some kitting and/or assembly of components in accordance with customer specifications.
• In addition to the above duties, the Associate utilizes a Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV) or System more than 50% of their hours worked.

EHS & Security:

• Wear the approved personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment using 5s principles and by keeping workstations, aisles, storage locations and other warehouse areas neat and organized at all times.
• May be assigned facilities duties as needed (e.g. sweep, dust, mop, etc.).
• Adhere to and promote company safety and security policies and procedures including local, state, and federal guidelines.

Other

• Contributes to maintaining compliance to Quality Management System certifications and participates in projects and initiatives focused on driving Continual Improvement throughout the organization (i.e. Kaizen events).
• Assists with special projects from time to time as required and performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid non-CDL driver's license or Government issued ID assigned by the state of current residence.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule as needed including planned and unplanned schedules, which may include mandatory overtime and weekends.
• Must be professional at all times.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or clear E-Verify and successfully pass a Background Check.
• Team Members may be asked to secure a Government Security Clearance.
• Must be willing to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in on-going random drug screen program (as applicable).
• Must pass pre-employment tests, if applicable.
• Must possess willingness, tolerance and endurance to work long or irregular hours during peak seasons, including weekends if necessary

KNOWLEDGE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Great attention to detail with ability to focus on the task at hand and basic math skills including counting up to 1,000, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to identify individual items and sub-items.
• Knowledge of forklifts, their operation and limitations, including their designs and uses. Understand the use of warehouse management systems and RF scanning equipment.
• Spreadsheet Processing Software: Microsoft Office Suite
• Inventory Software: Synapse WMS or Similar
• Database Software: Microsoft Access
• Knowledge of load securement and other DOT regulations.

EXPERIENCE

• At least three (03) months working knowledge of handling, storing, and shipping materials or supplies; operating material handling equipment; accessing information on a computer; reviewing documents for accuracy.

INITIATIVE & INGENUITY

• Ability to multitask and prioritize in an effective way.
• Team oriented thinking with a strong willingness to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities.
• Reliable with a strong record of good attendance and the ability to work independently.
• Decisions regarding what needs to be done include the assessment of unusual circumstances, variations in approach, and incomplete or conflicting data.
• The work requires making many decisions concerning such things as interpretation of considerable data, planning of the work, or refinement of the methods and techniques to be used.
• The work product or service affects a wide range of company activities and industrial concerns.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

• Frequent use of hands.
• Continuous and repetitive physical exertion required, such as:
• Walking, standing, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, crawling, crouching, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment, some of which may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.

MENTAL/VISUAL DEMAND

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with good communication skills
• Specific vision abilities include:
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to quickly adjust focus from one perspective to another.

SAFETY OF OTHERS/ PRODUCT

• Adhere to all company safety rules and guidelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ HAZARDS

• Majority of the work performed is in a warehouse facility environment, with some outdoor exposure during the workday to temperature extremes.
• The warehouse environment will be protected from extreme heat and cold temperatures, but ambient temperatures typically range from 50°F - 75°F and proper dress should be considered.
• Regular exposure to moving machinery, loud noises, and fumes, may cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness.
• Personal protective equipment is required in the warehouse area that may include safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear and helmets. There will be heavy traffic in the warehouse facility and while in the warehouse.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The supervisor makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines and assists the team member with unusual situations that do not have clear precedents. Team member plans and carries out the successive steps and handles problems and deviations in the work assignments in accordance with instructions, policies, previous training or accepted practices in the occupation. Completed work is usually evaluated for quality, accuracy, technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and customer requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

GUIDELINES REQUIRED

Procedures for doing the work have been established and a number of specific guidelines are available for the team members to follow. Judgment is required in the handling of special goods and products. Decisions to support these deviations to adapt the guideline to a specific area or unique task are required.

EQUIPMENT

This position routinely uses standard material handling equipment such as fork trucks (Class I, II, II, IV, V), pallet jacks, ladders, box cutters and tape dispensers and infrequent use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position requires the Team Member to be trained in and certified to operate warehouse material handling equipment, vehicles and tools. The Team Member may also be required to operate Company vehicles (box truck, van, etc.) to travel between Company facilities.