Forklift Driver
On-site · Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Operate an industrial forklift in a high-volume shipping/warehouse environment to load/unload trucks, track loads, and deliver units to customers according to requirements. Maintain accurate counts of shipped materials, palletize and shrink-wrap units, and use an RF scanner for receipts and deliveries. Perform daily forklift inspections, ensure safety, and support yard and warehouse cleanliness. Participate in cross-training and share duties with other drivers; may operate banding machines to prepare pallets. Responsibilities include inventory and cycle counts, completing related paperwork, and assisting other departments as needed. Training/onboarding typically occurs on day shift and may last up to 60 days; plant is not climate controlled.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid driver's license
- Previous forklift experience in a high-volume high-speed environment preferred
- Forklift driver certification valid during the last 12 months is preferred
- Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment preferred
- Ability to learn proprietary software programs for Corrugated Manufacturing systems
- Must have ability to read and write in English
- Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Must have ability to perform basic arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, etc.
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and customers, both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to maintain good attendance
- Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts
- Physical demands include sitting for long periods, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stairs, and driving in reverse
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