Performs load-building, determining the appropriate weight, composition, and placement of load based on customer order and capacity of delivery vehicle to ensure load is balanced and safe for hauling.
Opens containers, units, slings and loads, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw-hammer or other hand tools.
Reads work order or follows oral instructions to determine materials to be moved or loaded.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trucks or customer vehicles and installs strapping, bracing or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
Conveys materials to or from storage to designated area using hand truck, electric dolly, forklift or other device.
May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.
Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales or other containers so as to provide for correct identification of items.
Requirements
forklift certified
heavy lifting
safety procedures
inventory
hand tools
manual dexterity
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Requires forklift operator certification
Ability to read and write to handle work orders and labeling tasks
Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.
Ability to count items and verify against prepared lists.
Knowledge of company products sufficient to take into account weight, shape and handling requirements
Ability to use simple hand tools
Knowledge of safety procedures while performing forklift driving and materials handling tasks