Forklift Operator - All Shifts Available

Company: ProTrans
Location: Laredo
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

About the Job:

The Material Handler loads, unloads and moves materials within or near center, cross dock, trailers, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.

What You'll Be Doing:

In this role you will perform functions including:

• 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.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks and shelves by hand or with forklift or other handling equipment.
• Completes receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely per ProTrans specifications with the scan gun.
• 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.
• Follows all safety procedures. Actively works to improve individual and center safety record. What We're Looking For:
  • High School Diploma OR GED;
  • Ability to operate a Forklift/Hi-Lo;
  • Previous experience in warehousing/cross-dock environment preferred;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. What You'll Need for Success:
    • Excellent communication and follow up skills;
    • Positive attitude and ability to multi-task;
    • Ability to adapt quickly to changes in scope or direction and be flexible in adopting changes quickly;
    • Must be a team player who enjoys working in a collaborative work environment.
    • Ability to work in the gray area of third party logistics.
      If you feel you don't have the experience listed above, but still think you are qualified for the job, we encourage you to apply for consideration!
      
      Equal Employment Opportunities:
      
      As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
      
      It is our policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
      
      About ProTrans:
      
      Let ProTrans drive your career to new heights. At ProTrans, our employees take pride in working with one of North America's Premier Providers of Logistical Services. Founded in 1993. We have adopted the philosophy of promoting a new level of professionalism, creativity, and innovation in the transportation and logistics industry. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes ProTrans stronger. We believe our commitment to recruiting, developing, and maintaining a high-quality workforce will continue to drive our success in the future.
      
      Learn More about ProTrans Careers at https://protrans.com/careers/
      
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