POSITION SUMMARY (about the role):
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating and managing the lift truck to load and unload materials and move them to the storage areas on the yard or load the flatbed trailer.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are indicative of the essential functions required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This profile is not intended to be all inclusive of tasks and responsibilities required; it provides a description of the critical responsibilities associated with this position.
- Provide customer service to both internal and external customers and owner operators.
- Inspect each forklift and mule before and after shift.
- Report any specific equipment issue on inspection sheet.
- Receive transload orders from drivers or brokers.
- Work load list in the order of arrival unless given direction by management.
- Inspect all cargo before and after any transload is performed.
- Report any cargo issues or anomalies when found.
- Transload shipments in a safe manner.
- Assist in keeping the yard clean from debris, trash, or other unsafe materials.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to perform work functions in an outdoor environment with extreme weather conditions.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to follow up and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience to operate a forklift.
COMPETENCIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Above all else, employees should possess the ability to thrive in a high-speed, multiple task environment, with proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage time and resources efficiently, and produce high quality results on time to meet commitments.
- Mission Driven–A passion for, belief in, and commitment to TSH. Employee must demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the mission, values, and TSH Culture.
- Independent and Open Minded-Values and appreciates diversity, input, and collaboration from various partners; has the ability to make unpopular decisions when necessary and explain them transparently in the face of criticism.
- Attendance & Dependability-The employee can be depended upon to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employees can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
- Communication –Creates and sustains ongoing forums that encourage two-way communication opportunities; demonstrates and promotes positive prospect, client, and work relationships; proactively addresses and manages conflict and disputes; works to achieve constructive resolution.
- Collaboration - Effectively builds and maintains partnerships with clients, prospects and people at all levels across the company. Contributes to team and company success. Maintains flexibility and reacts to change appropriately. Communicates and shares information with candor that builds trust and enhances relationships.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts the right of management to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above job description is meant to be describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties requested by their supervisor(s) in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Continued employment remains on an “at will” basis.
This position reports to: Terminal Manager or Yard Manager
Position has no direct reports
Approved on: December 2021
