Forklift Operator (Warehouse Assist. II) – 2nd Shift

Seaboard Marine•Miami, FL

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Starting rate: $20.50 per hour Long-term employment with opportunities for growth. POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with warehouse operation by loading and receiving cargo into their respective staging areas or containers. Operates forklift to move cargo, or manually as needed. Inspect and report cargo for any inconsistency or damage. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Please note applicants out of the geographic region for position applied will not be considered.

Requirements

One (1) year of recent hands-on warehouse experience, such as material handling, shipping/receiving, forklift operation, cargo storage, staging or container loading.
One (1) year of experience operating a forklift at OSHA standards. Authorization provided by company.
Working knowledge of warehouse operations for loading and receiving of cargo.
Possess organizational and time management skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English, and to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, vendors and fellow employees.
Ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with the loading and receiving of containerized cargo for ocean transportation.

Responsibilities

Operates forklift to continuously receive and load cargo from warehouse staging areas and containers.
Ensure that cargo is placed in the corresponding area for the port destination and is loaded in appropriate containers for shipment.
Checks identification of cargo to be moved, cross-references with sailing schedule and moves to required location.
Reports inconsistencies and/or problems to supervisor.
Conveys materials and items from receiving areas to storage or to other designated areas.
Obtains work assignments from supervisor and determines if additional tools are needed.
Review all shipments upon arrival and informs supervisor immediately of any damages and/or spoiled cargo.
Uses snips to open boxes, removes strapping and wrapping and disposes safely in designated containers or areas.
Use appropriate tools to place protective materials around load and to secure load for final shipment.
Handles and piles drums or other supplies being delivered to the port or other departments.
Enter all information needed into the hand held computer.
Compiles bill of ladings and/or dock receipts from customer specifications and necessary paperwork as needed for shipments.
Maintain awareness of all surroundings (i.e. trucks, people etc.) at all times in order to avoid collisions.
Must maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards.
Checks and arranges for regular maintenance of forklift.
Changes propane tanks, oil and water, etc.
Reports electrical and/or mechanical difficulties to warehouse mechanic.
Guides more junior staff in the proper execution of their duties.
Removes empty skids or pallets and stacks in designated area for future usage.