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Quantix Supply Chain Solutions

Lead Forklift Operator

Quantix Supply Chain Solutions, Baytown, Texas, us, 77522


Job Type

Full-time

Description

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.Support the efforts of management in meeting profit and growth objectives as established in the strategic business plan.Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and the organizations.Work safely, within the company guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).Our Core values define our culture and create an environment where everyone can succeed. Our core values are:

SAFETY - The safety of our employees, customers and our communities is at the forefront of everything we do.PERFECTION - We relentlessly strive for perfection, to provide unmatched quality services and constantly raising the bar on our performance.SUSTAINABILITY - We are stewards of the environment, committed to protecting our natural resources and reducing waste.RESPECT - We treat all people with dignity and value the collective power of teamwork.ENTREPRENEURSHIP - We are scrappy, bold, and never satisfied with the status quo.Job summary

The Lead Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Shift Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the coordination of the Shipping & Receiving team, as well as assisting in the daily operational needs of either team. Other responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, ensuring safe and productive operations in a 24 hour a day,7 days a week, 365 day a year operational environment, quality assurance and order verification, loading/unloading trailers, and work-load management. The Lead Forklift Operator will be on a 4-on-4-off rotation that will mirror the In-Plant operation that the warehouse is working in tandem with. Leads will head up teams of 3-5 other forklift operators working in a specific roll to either unload inbounds or load outbounds; they will assist the team in all operations outlined by the Warehouse Shift Supervisor and their manager the Warehouse Shift Supervisor.

Summary of essential job functions

Provide inspired leadership for the assigned team of employees.Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale.Maintain high level of communication and rapport with the co-workers and site leadership.Assist Shift Supervisor with planning, organization, direction, and coordination with loading/shipping, raw material receipt, and all other operational activities at the warehouse.Training and Knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure optimal safety, quality, and productivity are achieved.Coordinates internally with site leadership to ensure all resourcing requirements are met (staffing, equipment, maintenance support, etc.)Monitor Quality goals for the facility with commitment to 100% wrong product shipment prevention.Helps to maintain 100% inventory accuracy through accurate put-away, picking, cycle count, and other standard operating procedures.Embraces a solution oriented, continuous improvement mindset.Ensure the employees operate and maintain material handling, and visual inspection operations within the guidelines and policy.Ensure the entire work area housekeeping stays in a presentable, safe manner.Performs any other tasks as assigned by management.Abilities requiredThese physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential job functions.While performing the responsibilities, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

Requirements:

1 year of sit-down propane forklift experience (certified forklift license preferred).6 consecutive months of experience driving a forklift daily.Ability to lift 25 kgs (55 lbs.) for 15 minutes.General understanding of industrial equipment and warehousing operationsMust be able to pass the required background screeningMust be able to pass the required drug & alcohol screeningMust be able to work rotating days/nights shift work, 12-hour shifts, on a 4 on/4 off schedule

Salary Description

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