General Statement of Position

This position moves, stacks, loads and unloads materials, parts, and products within or between departments and/or buildings using a forklift. Dumps scrap material bins and waste receptacles.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates forklift to move, stack, load and unload materials, parts, and products.
• Loads and unloads truck according to standard process and safe work practices.
• Physically load and unload parts from wire basket into or onto cardboard/ wooden pallets.
• Assembles cardboard boxes.
• Stacks baskets and bundles of raw materials.
• Loads raw materials into inside storage.
• Reads and interprets work orders.
• Schedules and completes scrap bin dumping.
• Follows TSCO standards, policies and procedures.
• Moves products with other equipment, including PIV and/or pallet jack.
• Maintains general housekeeping for work area.
• Maintains steady care of equipment and materials.
• Reads & interprets Work in Process tags, stages materials.
• Ensures safety of pedestrian traffic.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Ability to drive a forklift and work a pallet jack.
• Must have a general working knowledge and average skill in loading and unloading parts.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to do basic math, including decimals and percentages.
• Intermediate reading and writing skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail and good time management skills.
• Must be able to visually identify product labeling.
• Must have basic computer skills. SAP is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, accurately and safely under pressure.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and safety guidelines.

Education and Experience Required

• At least one year of relevant experience is preferred.
• Must have previous forklift experience and the ability to pass both the electronic and hands-on forklift certification tests.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuous mental and visual attention is required.
• Requires constant alertness and attention to detail.
• Work involves likelihood of irregularity of work schedule to meet customer demands.
• Performing these duties will involve lifting, pulling, or pushing physical objects; standing, stooping and bending, walking and sitting for long periods of time.
• Working in hot, cold, noisy work areas and being exposed to odors, fumes, and dust.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses and steel-toed boots.
• Pushing, pulling, bending and lifting up to 30 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 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.