Forklift Driver - Propak Supply Chain Services : Job Details

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• Forklift Driver | Propak Supply Chain Services

About the Division Propak Supply Chain Services, a member of the PLA Family of Companies, is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain services, revolutionizing the way businesses manage their supply chains. With our expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we ensure efficient and seamless operations from start to finish. Role overview & responsibilities Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager, the Forklift Driver is responsible for operating and maintaining a sit-down forklift to load and unload pallets to and from trailers as well as move pallets to correct locations throughout the warehouse.

• Complete daily inspections of forklift using checklist.
• Ensure forklift is in safe operating condition.
• Refuel tanks, following procedures to change out propane tanks or charge electric tanks.
• Complete and confirm accuracy of loads on paper or electronically, verifying counts of good and bad loads as well as being the last to inspect all trailer loads.
• Move pallets from one area to another in the warehouse.
• Ensure that all materials that are moved from one location to the next are properly accounted for and marked for proper documentation.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment at all times.
• Maintain safe working conditions by following guidelines and procedures for handling all related equipment and material.
• Comply with all Propak policies and procedures, as well as federal and state safety rules.
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
• Adjust as needed to new reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules to meet the company needs and business requirements.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this job.
• Cooperate and work well with team members and management, maintaining clear and open communications at all times.

What you'll need

• 6+ months of experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Must pass Propak's forklift certification test.
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.

The Benefits

• Health, dental, & vision insurance
• Multiple voluntary insurance options
• Vacation & sick days + company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Much, much more!

Our story...so far Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, PLA is a national supply chain solutions provider offering Pallet Management Services, 3PL Services, Reverse Logistics Services, and Freight Brokerage & Transportation Management Services, handling over 115 million pallets per year for over 1,500 customers. Now one of the largest pallet manufacturing and recycling companies in the United States, PLA has over 76 facilities, employing upwards of 3500 employees across 23 states, and is still looking for opportunities for growth, both organically and through acquisition. PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.