Forklift Operator

Indianapolis, IN
United States

Protrans

1 to 50 employees

Company Info

Job description

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-2:00 AM

SUMMARY
Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site by performing the following duties. Data entry related duties will be required in this position.

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 strapping, bracing or logistic bars padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
  • Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely per ProTrans specifications with the scan gun.
  • Counts, weights, and records number of units of materials moved or handled in PTI System.
  • Ensures proper identification. Identifies all shipments by proper marking and labeling, including special handling instructions.
  • Coordinates transportation requirements. Coordinates any special handling problems. Gathers data for preparing reports.
  • Warehouses and stores inbound and outbound cargo awaiting processing and/or onward movement. Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together as direct per work instructions.
  • Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist, and cleans work area, machines, and equipment. Conducts safety and equipment checks daily.
  • Operates machinery such as banding, taping, and sealing.
  • Follows all safety procedures. Actively works to improve individual and center safety record.
  • Actively works for continuous quality improvement.
  • Identifies and implements continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, team, and company.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have at least two years of recent experience with both sit down AND stand up forklift warehouse experience. Must be certified in both, with certification in hand prior to hiring
  • Must have basic math skills
  • Scanning experience required
  • Able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
  • Computer literate with Microsoft package
  • Must have experience in shipping/receiving materials
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

ABOUT PROTRANS

ProTrans' exceptional team spirit and highly qualified employees are a reflection of our success. We emphasize the team concept and authorize our employees to make critical decisions in a timely manner. By recruiting the finest talent available and empowering our employees to make decisions based on our customers' needs, we have built a uniquely responsive workforce. We welcome your consideration as you assess your next career move in Logistics & Transportation.

All of ProTrans full time employees enjoy the following benefits and more! In addition to our nationally competitive compensation packages and profit sharing program, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k) plan. As a family-focused organization, we also provide our employees generous vacation, personal, and sick leave. Because we know that educated employees enhance our company, we are committed to continued educational assistance programs.

KEYWORDS and OTHER RELATED TITLES

Forklift Operator, Cross Dock, Shipping and Receiving, Supply Chain, Logistics

Company Description

ProTrans is a U.S. based transportation and supply chain management provider that specializes in third-party logistics, consolidation and customs brokerage.

ProTrans is committed to providing innovative logistics solutions that optimize customers time, money and resources through value added service enhancements, leading edge technology development and highly skilled customer support specialists. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates out of 25 centers throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S.

Work location: Indianapolis, IN

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