Job Description

Second Shift: 2:30 PM-10:30 PM

A Forklift Driver / Material Handler is responsible for operating material handling equipment (forklift) to receive store and distribute material parts and supplies using wireless RF scanning equipment to direct disposition of materials.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment (forklift) to maneuver racks containers pallets and crates
• Move locate relocate load unload and stack material in assigned area
• Perform routine daily equipment inspections and escalate issues
• Gather finished orders for movement to the outbound shipping area
• Ensure product is labeled and free of damages overages and shortages
• Accurately complete all related paperwork
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Observe and comply with all safety procedures and guidelines
• Ensure that materials loaded to be transported are properly stacked and secure
• Perform housekeeping tasks such as sweeping and removing scrap pallets cardboard etc.
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Regular and reliable attendance at work

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Communication proficiency
• Technical capacity
• Teamwork orientation
• Decision making
• Results driven
• High safety regard

Work Environment

This job is performed in a busy warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. Warehouses are subject to seasonal temperatures. Steel-toed shoes safety glasses and vests are required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The associate may occasionally be required to lift 51 pounds anything greater than 51 pounds requires assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment
• OSHA-endorsed forklift certification and/or the ability to become certified
• Must be 18 years old or older

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a warehouse and/or a Just-in-Time (JIT) environment preferred
• Basic computer skills and experience with a warehouse management system are a plus
• Knowledge of safety practices

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required. Currently working Monday - Friday (Saturdays when needed).

Travel

No travel is required between locations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an EEO employer TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability sex race gender identity sexual orientation religion national origin age veteran status or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact Hope Molyneaux to make a reasonable accommodation request. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

TVS SCS NA complies with the CPRA: CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE Experience:

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Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Relocation, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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