Export Forklift Operator

Brook Valley Salvage San Antonio #751 - Windsor Export

Export Forklift Operator

San Antonio, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Classification: Non-Exempt

    Reports to: Production Supervisor

    Job Summary:

    The purpose of this position is to keep the work area clean and organized while supporting all the production team members with work flow and removal/replacement of bin, carts, hangers or racks. In addition, this team member has been properly trained to utilize both the baler and forklift.

    Responsibilities and duties:

    • Empties trash as it accumulates
    • Removes empty carts while replacing them with full carts as needed by the sorters.
    • Moves non-sellable items to either the baler or trash
    • Assists drivers with unloading
    • Assists customers with furniture loading
    • Produces bales as needed
    • Loads or unloads trucks as necessary utilizing the forklift
    • Operates the forklift minimally and when other team members are not present
    • Maintains a clean and organized work station
    • Regularly meets the production goals of the position as outlined by the company
    • Follow all safety guidelines and procedures
    • Provides friendly and courteous service in all interactions with customers

    Required Skills and Abilities

    • Must be able to read, write and communicate with other team members
    • Must demonstrate an attention to detail and keep records as required
    • Good eye-hand coordination to sort, grasp, hang or reroute product
    • May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

    Physical Requirements

    • Lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
    • Reaching overhead 60% of time
    • Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs. of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)
    • Pushing and pulling 50% of time
    • Standing 100% of time
    • Repetitive use of hands 80% of time
    • Bending and crouching 20% of time
    • Grasping items with hands 100% of time

    Working Conditions:

    • Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations
    • Exposure to dust
    • Flexibility with schedule based up store needs and sale days
    • May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

    Education and Experience:

    • High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.
    • Must be 22 year of age or older

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer