The Forklift Operator loads trucks with finished or semi-finished products for external and internal customers.
The Forklift Operator receives loading assignments from dispatch in order of priority, as well as oral and/or written instructions recorded in SharePoint.
- Follows scanner instructions indicating the load to be carried out
- Calculates the truck loading configuration based on the materials in the deliveries (loads to be performed)
- Follows instructions from superiors and dispatch to improve work methods and avoid complaints or damage during loading
- Adapts to changes in work priorities or assignments at managementâs request
- Communicates all necessary information to supervisors to enable performance reporting to management by completing the end-of-shift report
(recording everything done during the shift) - Loads delivery/shipment materials as requested, within the calculated timeframe and within the proposed floor space (floor meters)
- Performs overseas packaging
- Maintains order and cleanliness during and after each loading
- Respects the environment
- Ensures and monitors the quality and stability of packages and stacking inside the truck
Packs or straps packages together to ensure stability or prevent damage (with or without supervisor request) - Ensures and monitors safety
- Assists colleagues when needed
- Completes the loading document
- Connects batteries to chargers and refills them with water if required
- Counts items during inventory and cycle counts
- Takes photos of the load to guarantee loading quality in case of customer complaints
- Outside of live load, is responsible for closing trailers (tarpaulins)
- Respects third-party equipment (transportersâ trailers)
- Is courteous and polite with drivers and assists them when needed (maneuvering, movements, etc.)
- Ensures drivers comply with Stowâs internal rules
- Complies with load-securing legislation
- Performs pre-staging at the request of the supervisor
- Performs 5S audits according to instructions
- Optional: Moves trailers using the tractor