Title:  Shipping/Forklift (CAN)

Job Family

Manufacturing Plant Hourly

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Function

Manufacturing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks, operates a standard forklift (Stand up crown) and related equipment and
tools; moving materials throughout the plant.
  Loads and unloads incoming materials from trailers using a forklift or other equipment or
tools, checks quantities and item descriptions against purchasing order, and enter orders into
the computer/Daily Logs,
  Able to physically bookshelf mattresses, foundation and adjustable
  Organizes and/or stocks raw materials and finish goods in the work area, follow departmental
housekeeping requirements, and leaves the work environment and equipment clean at the
end of shift
  Performs all duties according to established safety and efficiency procedures and maintains
workstation in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
  Performs daily checks for maintenance and safe operation of the forklift

Functional/Technical Competencies

  Ability to sort items along with good organizational skills
  Good hand/eye coordination
  Prior Experience/Ability to drive a forklift
  Able to pass in house driving test
Must be able to comprehend and follow work instructions, loading schedules and production
tickets. Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions; communicate with coworkers and
management clearly and respectfully; and work in an ever-changing, fast-paced team environment.
Competencies
  Customer Focused
  Process Oriented
  Adapts to Change
  Foster and drive continuous improvement
  Team Player

Experience/Education

  Basic ability to read and write English
  Must be at least 18 years of age
  Prior experience/ability to drive a Stand up crown and/or order picker forklift
  Know how to use RF scanner
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work safely, take initiative, multi-task, and work both
independently and as a part of a team. Work experience with pneumatic tools and/or in a
manufacturing environment preferred.

Job Factors/Work Environments

Must stand and walk for a minimum of 8 hours per day or longer in overtime situations as
required. Also must be able to lift heavy product or raw materials up to 120 pounds multiple times
per hour during an 8-hour shift or longer in overtime situations to meet customer demand. Heavy
loads must be team-lifted. A work pace that maintains integrity of make-to-order system is required.
Safety-focused, fast-paced manufacturing plant engaged in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous
Improvement. Work environment includes a clean and safe work area and exposure to high noise
decibels, hot raw materials, fire-retardant materials, and limited chemicals. Personal Protective
Equipment is required to be worn for any hazards and is supplied by the company

Key Relationships

SUPERVISED BY: Plant Supervisor or the Plant Operations Manager. May receive direction from the
Department Lead

Competencies