Warehouse Driver - 1st Shift - PC

Job Description

General job summary

Assist in the safe production of quality products by ensuring parts are moved though the production process efficiently and checked for quality. This includes:

· Loading and unloading trucks

· Supplying parts to production lines

· Moving parts to warehouse

· Inventory maintnenance

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Safely lifts, moves, unloads, and stacks material and supplies with electric or liquefied- gas powered industrial equipment such as a walkie, ball cart, reach truck, stacker, stand-up, or sit-down truck (fork-lift).

· Visually checks all in-coming material, out-going finished product, and their packaging (including skids) for damage. All suspected damage must be reported in writing.

· Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.

· Properly secure loads with seat belts or straps before moving with powered industrial trucks.

· Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

· Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.

· Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated areas.

· Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.

· Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.

· Based on the production schedule and need on the production floor, the Material Handler will deliver components and other supplies to the appropriate place in a safe and timely manner.

· Verifies material in warehouse is OK or approved to use before pulling it from skids.

· Records inventory transactions using the Bar Code Inventory system.

· Performs routine inspection and refueling on powered industrial trucks such as charging batteries or replacing liquefied-gas tank.

· Apply principles of 5S to assigned areas so everything is organized, clean, and safe.

· Follow all company rules and regulations related to environmental, health, and safety.

· This list is not all inclusive; other job-related tasks may be assigned.

job requirements

General knowledge of material handling, inventory, and quality control practices such as FIFO and lot traceability.Skilled at driving powered industrial trucks by moving levers and pressing pedals.· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Read, write, and verbally communicate in English to convey information effectively so others will understand.· A minimum of 1 year driving a fork-lift truck is desired. Must be able to become forklift certified within our envrironment.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote safety, health, and environment protection practices within the workplace.Able to consistently meet job attendance requirements.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB

· Regularly stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear

Able to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing· Use hands and arms in handling, positioning, and moving materials and things

Capacity to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

· Regularly lift and /or move up to 15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

· Able to see details at a distance or at close range (a few feet)

· Ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away, and judge the distance between you and an object