Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Forklift Operator

1st shift(6am-2:30pm

2nd shift(2pm-10:30pm

3rd shift(10pm-6:30am

Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV among others.  Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection and management systems and high performance below grade vaults.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for all activities associated with the movement and handling of materials related to the yard/shipping and warehouse department but not to exclude the production department. Responsible for computer system update transactions which account for all physical movement, consumption, and production of inventory.  Responsible for physical counts of designated inventory items cycle counts as defined and instructed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Responsible for the moving and storage of finished goods and raw materials, as well as loading product per customer orders
• Remove finished goods and raw materials from or to production lines and locations in the warehouse
• Assist in shipping, receiving as needed
• Safely operate all material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet movers

• Must maintain yard in an organized and neat manner with good skids, legible labels and banded and wrapped skids
• Scan and move finished goods one pallet at a time from Inbound location to specified zones in Yard location. No yard storage in the designated staging areas by the dock
• Skids stored in yard must be neatly and safely stacked with enough space between rows to enable label visibility for cycle counting and product identification. Like items must be consolidated every day
• Move pallets quickly and efficiently within the yard

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Good understanding of forklift/pallet mover operation and all safety procedures
• Good understanding of material handling within a yard/shipping and warehouse 

ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Equipment emergency stops

• Obtain and maintain forklift operator certification

• Proper handling and inspection of forklifts
• Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules
• Proper use of all safety equipment: safety glasses, safety shoes, reflective vest
• Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• ISO sections pertaining to the position

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Sit down forklift.
• Hand tools, power tools, pallet strapping equipment.
• Scanners
• Box cutters

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have at least one year of experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production facility.
• Have at least one year of forklift experience and forklift certification
• Logistics or supply chain background preferred. 
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capacity to work overtime as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and working conditions requirement indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions.

Physical Demands:  Standing and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools and machinery up to 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking.

Working Conditions:  Work indoors and outdoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

Channell Commercial Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with opportunities for advancement.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Channell Commercial Corporation offers a competitive salary and benefits that include 401(K), health insurance, life insurance, vacation, and paid holidays.