Forklift Operator

Sutton Transport

Forklift Operator

Citronelle, AL +3 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    JOB DETAILS

    Base pay is $19.00 per hour, plus $1.25 shift differential

    2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm

    Benefits Starting Day 1

    On Demand Pay (Access To Your Pay When You Need It)

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Warehouse associate assists in the warehouse by crating, pulling product, forklift operation, and unloading trucks. Associate ensures that orders are filled accurately for customer satisfaction; ensures cartons shipped are structurally sound and suitable for sale by visually inspecting cartons, repairing and re-boxing as needed.

    Ensures inventory control through correct placement of product within warehouse. Ensures safety of people and materials in all locations by following Company guidelines on lifting, stacking, and operation of motorized equipment, and loading of flat beds. Performs all functions in accordance with safety policies and procedures to maintain a quality product during storage and shipment. Responsible for careful loading of product and quality crate building to assist with customer satisfaction.

    • Operate motorized equipment (forklift and multi-directional equipment) safely, efficiently, and accurately
    • Correctly fill orders from inventory
    • Stage product in preparation for shipment
    • Review dispatch log and load flat beds accordingly
    • Set-up materials for crate-building
    • Provide production with product storage racks
    • Change batteries and gas tanks on forklifts and report maintenance needs of motorized equipment
    • Perform daily preventive maintenance and safety checks on motorized equipment
    • Perform warehouse maintenance and warehouse housekeeping
    • Train on paperwork and bills of lading
    • Train for inventory and cycle counts
    • Perform other related duties and assignments as required
    • Attend scheduled staff meetings with the Distribution Supervisor, if required
    • Perform basic duties of Warehouse Associate 4 at times, based upon ability and experience
    • Maintain an accurate time card daily
    • Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    _ _ At least one year experience operating a forklift on a cross dock. Loading and unloading trailers.__

    • Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
    • Ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Effective communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    Additional Information

    Sutton Transport, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified people available, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

  • Industry
    Transportation / Trucking / Railroad
  • Locations
    Citronelle, AL • Kansas City, MO • Madison, WI • Tomah, WI