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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To insure proper loading and unloading of trucks, stacking and receiving of pallets and goods, using a forklift Starts at $18/hr ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Timely & regular attendance is required as stated per company policy * Flexible to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as needed * Safely and efficiently operate a forklift * Perform a daily check list on equipment * Keep up with fast pace of production, transporting pallets and storing inventory * Remove product from trucks in a safe and efficient manner, following all safety standards, procedures and processes * Coordinate with supervisors to ensure proper flow of inbound or outbound product * Hand-stack pallets in appropriate manner * Load and unload product properly to minimize damage * Maintain and clean up in and around the pallet yard * Turn in proper paperwork correctly and timely * Report Incidents and/or accidents promptly to direct supervisor

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

* Must have 1 year of experience operating a forklift * Basic English reading/writing and mathematical skills * Must be able to function and operate comfortably in a very active fast-paced environment * Must be able to apply general logic to a variety of situations and make sound, safe and logical decisions in potentially dangerous situations * Must be able to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors to the point that productivity and morale are positively affected

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

* Be organized and make good use of time * Quality assurance on pallet build * Ensure a safe and clean work environment * Utilize job-specific procedures and tools when needed * Perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, detail cleaning, yard maintenance and clean-up, etc. as needed * Performing responsibilities of other positions as requested by Supervisor * Utilize Supervisor assistance as needed * Report any equipment problems to Supervisor and/or Site Manager * Any and all other duties that may be assigned or deemed necessary by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be able to endure extreme temperatures of heat and cold throughout the workday Standing, bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking continuously during the day * Reach above shoulder level frequently * Lifting 30 - 50 pounds frequently, lifting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally throughout the workday * Endurance required as position entails fast-paced action continuously throughout the workday * Must be able to withstand loud noise and distractions * 20/20 Vision with Correction

Benefits include a variety of health insurance options, vacation, paid holidays and 401(k) participation ABOUT US Triple C Enterprise is a subsidiary of Diversified Logistics, headquartered in Northeast Florida. We are an established, diverse family of companies specializing in unloading, pallet manufacturing and total pallet management. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
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Atlanta

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