Forklift Materials Handler at PROTRANS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Horizon City, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

15.31

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Materials Handling, Shipping and Receiving, Inventory Management, Mobile Scanning, Safety Compliance, Loading and Unloading, Labeling, Equipment Maintenance, Basic Mathematics

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

SUMMARY The Forklift Material Handler loads, unloads and moves materials within or near center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES included the following. Other duties may be assigned. * Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. * Receives items for shipment, inspects visually for identity, quantity, and condition. Checks for obvious damage and segregates items requiring special handling. * Opens containers as directed by work instructions or supervisor. * Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or with forklift or other handling equipment. * Loads materials into carrier vehicles and installs loading tools to prevent shifting or damage in transit. * Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely via ProTrans specifications. * Completes receiving and shipping activities with use of mobile scanner * Identify all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions. * Maintain a clean and orderly work environment * Conduct safety and equipment checks daily. * Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing. * Follow all safety procedures. Actively works to improve individual and center safety record. * Provides ideas or feedback to identify continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company. QUALIFICATIONS 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 ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and write in English is required. Bilingual English/Spanish is desired in some centers. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. COMPUTER SKILLS Able to use scanning equipment. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must pass the Protrans Forklift Performance Test PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and talk. The employee must be able to use both feet and legs when operating a forklift as well as both hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees must be able to hear in order to perform their essential job functions. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear other forklifts, individuals that may be nearby, and the common noises of the environment around them at all times. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The Forklift Materials Handler is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving materials within the facility and carrier vehicles. This includes inspecting shipments for damage, maintaining accurate documentation via mobile scanners, and ensuring a clean, safe work environment.