Equipment Operator (Forklift) Full-Time - 4.10's (Sunday - Wednesday) & 2nd Shifts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Lane Automotive handbook.

Perform put away functions of product as directed by I-Pod device.  Verify counts and locations through I-Pod device.

Handle errors and communicate them to Material Handling Lead/Manager so that paperwork and product is handled correctly, completely, and promptly.   

Stock product within storage locations in a neat and orderly manner to avoid damage and/or lost products.

Rotate stock as needed to ensure FIFO (first in, first out) rules are utilized.

Perform replenishments to prime and non-prime bin locations as directed by I-Pod device.  Replenishments are zone to zone and between facilities.

Consolidate product to maximize space utilization based on generated reports.

Keep area clean of debris and product by handling housekeeping issues in a prompt fashion. Manage pallet and corrugated scrap. 

Assist with product storage profiling projects.  Re-slot based on reports generated by Inventory Control or Material Handling Department.

Perform routine cycle counts.

Provide picking/packing assistance as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

 Education and/or Experience: 

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with related ability to acquire and utilize computer technology. Minimum one year of experience in an industrial or commercial environment.

Certificates, License, Registration:

Power industrial truck licensed, including reach truck certification. Valid driver’s license for moving product between buildings.

 Other Skill & Abilities:

Communicate effectively through speaking, listening, and writing

Work in a team-oriented fashion as well as independently

Keep manager abreast of department activity

Ability to efficiently use computer and applicable software

Use problem solving skills and sound judgment in the dispatch of duties

Adapt to frequent changes in the work environment

Use equipment and materials properly

Practice safe work habits

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, twist, bend, walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee is frequently required to work extended time beyond an eight-hour shift/40-hour week including shift rotation and weekends.

**Climbing of stairs**

Work Environment:  

The noise level in the work environment is moderate

Distribution center environment, temperature variations (seasonal)

Concrete floors

Automated conveyor

It is the policy of Lane Automotive that no discriminating practices based on gender/sex, race, religion, height, weight, color, age, national origin, disability or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed. The following positions at Lane Automotive have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Human Resources Manager.

Lane Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer