Fork Lift Operator

Company: DB Schenker
Location: Iowa City
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Fork Lift Operator

Department: Bulk Fork Lift Operations

Location: Iowa City Network

Position Reports To: Bulk Operations Manager, Bulk Operations Shift Supervisor, Bulk Operations Shift Facilitator

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Status: Hourly

DB Schenker is one of the world s leading global logistics providers we support industry and trade in the global exchange of goods through land transport, worldwide air and ocean freight, contract logistics and supply chain management.

Primary Function:

• Operates Sit-down forklift to maintain production safety, quality and efficiencies during assigned shift.
  
• Selects warehouse product to fill customer orders accurately and proficiently.
  
• Loads transport trailers according to company shipment standards
  
• Unloads transport trailers and warehouses product to maintain effective production safety and quality.
  
• Maintains minimum scans per hour performance within Company standards.
  Position Requirements:
  
  • High school or equivalent education.
    
  • Proven ability to operate a Sit Down Forklift desired but not required.
    
  • Satisfactory attendance and performance by Schenker Logistics, Inc. standards
    
  • Good organizational skills.
    Work Experience:
    
    • Must have ability to function independently in multitask environment as well as part of a team.
      
    • Must have basic mathematical skills including the ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.
      
    • Must have the reasoning ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
      Work Skill Requirements:
      
      • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
        
      • Ability to read, understand, and communicate all safety and operational procedures.
        
      • Complete any required training and successfully pass/attain certification training for: Powered Industrial Trucks and any corresponding company required SOP training for this position.
        
      • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
        
      • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
        
      • Commitment to excellence and high standards.
        
      • Sufficient organizational skills to be able to manage priorities and workflow.
        
      • Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
        
      • Acute attention to detail.
        
      • Knowledge of process flow.
        
      • Flexibility in work hours and ability to work overtime and off days when necessary.
        
      • Other duties as assigned.
        Physical/Mental Requirements:
        
        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
        
        • Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
          
        • Understand and respond to a diverse population.
          
        • Perform some repetitive motion activities
          
        • Must be able to lift, carry and control up to 30 lbs. of product or equipment
          
        • Must be able to lift, carry and change out propane tanks weighing approximately 55 pounds on a regular basis.
          
        • Sit for long periods of time
          Disclaimer:
          
          The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designated to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
          
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