Forklift Operator in Thomasville, Pennsylvania at York Building Products

JOB SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator/Laborer performs general labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting, moving, and re-palletizing materials in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate assigned forklift equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Understand and follow all Federal, State, Local, and Corporate safety regulations and policies.
• Complete daily equipment inspection reports and notify supervisor of any problems.
• Gather materials together in logical order and arrange in locations for shipment.
• Load and unload materials on various styles of trucks.
• Work with Supervisors, CSR’s, and Sales to ensure the accuracy of every load.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior forklift operation experience required.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand detailed instructions on picking and/or loading tickets.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Perform all work in accordance with YBP Safety policies.
• The work is performed outdoors and/or indoors, enduring heat, cold, rain, dust, wind, and other elements.
• Capable of operating various types of heavy equipment and/or machinery.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Capable of climbing in and out of assigned equipment repetitively.
• Physical demands include but are not limited to walking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 90 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Position Type: Full-Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Status: Non-Supervisor

Duties, responsibilities, and work activities may evolve or change as business necessitates. Medical and/or religious accommodations will be considered as necessary.