Forklift Operator

Overview

We are looking for a hard-working, dedicated Forklift Operator to operate various machines and vehicles equipped with blades to remove, distribute, level, and grade earth on our various jobsites. The ideal candidate will be willing to work flexible hours in harsh conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, and snow, while maintaining a professional and courteous image while in the presence of customers and their representatives.
Responsibilities

Operating forklift and pallet jack on a daily basis.
Match freight bill and packing slip to all material being received and signed for.
Inspect all material for damages, shortage/overage before signing for them.
Able to enter the material being received into Dean Warehouse Solutions (DWS) against PO # or keyed in by hand if no Po is provided.
Troubleshoot PO material and be able to communicate with purchasing to find a missing Po#.
Identify and enter into DWS model, serial and manufactures numbers on material as needed.
Put material away in a neat and timely manner.
Pull the correct material that is requested through a transfer ticket for shipping.
Secure freight in or on various types of vehicles.
Protect material from weather and damage while being transported.
Answer questions either through email or phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
Must be able to read and count correctly while receiving, shipping or conducting an internal audit of all material.
Keep all workstations, warehouse and other areas around M.C. Dean in a clean and professional manner.
Able to operate and understand how a crane and all its components work.
Weigh each shipment before it leaves the warehouse and write it on the pull ticket and material. (If a scale is present)
Assist other departments with whatever is asked.
Qualifications

Basic computer skills.
Must be a well-organized person to maintain the warehouse and material in a clean and organized manner.
Communication skills are a must.
Must be able to work independently as well with others and also multitask.
High School Diploma/GED and 1+ years of experience
Abilities:
The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.