Forklift Driver - Recycling Yard (Loading Dock Experience a Plus!)

POSITION SUMMARY:The FSI Forklift Driver is responsible for transloading waste bale paper from freight containers in adherence to all company policies and procedures in the efforts of meeting the company’s annual goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Establish warehouse best practices to achieve efficient warehouse protocolsReview and resolve problem load as neededProficient thorough understanding of the overall operation and each job requirement able to fill in as needed and train new hiresOperate Forklifts. Responsible for safe operation of equipmentUsing safe lifting techniques, efficiently sorting, handling, loading and unloading freight to/from containersUsing pallet jacks and forklifts in the loading and unloading of freightEnsures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all timesPerforms other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management as business needs dictateAdhere to all safety rules, policies, and guidelines.Maintains compliance with all applicable laws/rules/regulations on a federal, state, agency, and municipal level.Provide window coverage for Long Beach & Wilmington locations as neededMust follow all company policies and procedures as specified in the departmental SOP’s and in the Employee Handbook.The above list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Perform other duties as assignedAssist in organizing Work-in-Process (WIP).SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:Successful candidates are dependable, have attention to detail in completing work tasks, able to guide oneself adhering to all CA-State, Federal and local agencies labor laws, willing to take on responsibilities, is cooperative with a positive attitude, is highly flexible and adaptable to the constantly changing work environment due to production needs, and maintains composure even while dealing with deadlines and requests. The Forklift Driver must have the ability to anticipate and make changes as needed to benefit the operation.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.Physical Demands:  While performing duties of job, incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand for extending periods of time on the dock while forklifts or other industrial trucks/accessories, operate within proximity. Required to frequently stand, walk, stoop and climb. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to lift, pull, push, or carry objects.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: This position requires work in a production and office environment.  The production environment has a loud noise level and requires PPE (safety vest, face mask), ambient temperatures are warmer in the summer and colder in the winter, and may have exposure to vapors, chemicals, dust, and odors. Safety Vest and Face Mask PPE are required in any production and office areas.  Other PPE may be required related to specific tasks.