Forklift Driver - Assembly - 2nd Shift

Company: Northern Tool & Equipment - Glassdoor 3.8 ?
Location: Lakeville
Posted on: September 13, 2021

Job Description:

Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM schedule. 

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To accurately and efficiently receive, manage and ship NorthStar products. 

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

- Responsible for loading of semi-trailers and the verification of part numbers and quantities of product to be shipped.
- Accurately fills orders of NorthStar products and move material with the use of a forklift.
- Efficiently records and packages UPS shipments
- Responsible for completion of freight billing.
- Assists in processing returns for restocking
- Assists all other forklift drivers with picking product, loading and unloading semi-trailers.
- Disposes of garbage and unusable skids in their appropriate disposal areas.
- Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
- Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

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/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Excellent math skills, including the ability to comprehend sequences of numbers
- Must be computer literate
- Forklift experience and certification (certification can be obtained at location)
- Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds.
- Ability to rarely lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Frequently required to use hands to handle objects.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

- Ability to complete projects with minimal instructions and under tight time constraints.
- Ability to schedule work based on the understanding of responsibilities and priorities.
- Ability to work independently with little direction.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

- Direct: No direct supervisory duties.

APPROVAL:

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of people in the position.

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