Job Description

Job Title: Railcar Forklift Operator

Department: Handling

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Position Type: Full Time

Shift/Schedule: 3rd Shift - 9:30pm to 6:00am - Sunday through Thursday

Wage: $20.00+ $1.50 Shift Diff Per Hour

Purpose of PositionUse of power equipment to load and unload product to/from both road vehicles and railcars. Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.

Values and Business Practices

• Customer First
• We treat employees with respect and dignity
• We operate with high business ethics
• We don’t lie, steal or cheat to make a living
• We are a good corporate citizen
• We value our professional relationships
• We strive to have a “Continuous Improvement Culture”

Non-negotiable

• Safety
• Attitude towards customers
• Continued underperformance

Company Expectations

Flexibility:Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task).
Reliability:Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points.
Attitude:Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others.
Willingness to learn:Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change.
Initiative:Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.
Quality of Work:Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work.Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time.
Follows Directions:Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.…
Communication:Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor.
Appearance:Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position.
Safety:Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.
Position CompetencyAbility to obtain and maintain a forklift license and rail operation certification . Verbal and written communication skills. Mathematical skills. Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device. Lift up to 50 pounds.

Role Expectations

Productivity:

• Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
• Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
• Ensure that product is scanned properly and matches the Item code on the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
• Follow established loading patterns when loading outbound trailers minimizing over weight situations and product damage.
• Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.

Safety:

• Follow established Dock Safety practices.
• Complete the Motorized Equipment Daily Inspection sheet.
• Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
• Perform trailer /container inspections as required prior to unloading/loading.
• Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety.

Quality:

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
• Complete all Inbound and Outbound paper work accurately and completely.
• Report all product damage to your supervisor/manager.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report all inventory discrepancy to supervisor/manager.
• Perform trailer/container inspections as required prior to unloading/loading.

Initiative:

• Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within given operation.

In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements outlined be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.