The Forklift Operator is responsible for the loading and unloading of railcars and trailers in a safe and efficient manner. As a Forklift Operator you will work closely with our Warehouse Supervisor, Lead Hand, Shunt Drivers, Carriers, other Forklift Operators and other Operational Staff to manage the movement of freight through our warehouse. Specific Responsibilities Include: To work in accordance with all warehouse procedures and policies. Safe operation of all equipment. Responsible for unloading and loading paper products from railcars and trailers. Full / LTL truck transfer or unloading. Documentation of all product code numbers for bills of lading on outbound loads. Ensuring that product is properly packaged for outbound shipments. Assisting in any load transfers either with forklift or by hand. Keeping track of all product movement in the Warehouse. Completing racking / forklift inspection and employee production sheets on a daily basis. Responsible for general housekeeping. Complete and submit forklift inspection and employee workload sheets / computer logs to your supervisor. Work on different current customer accounts as need as required. Engage in other activities assigned by the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Supervisor. Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Certified Forklift Operator with 2 years’ experience. Excellent customer service skills Good customer service skills Strong interpersonal skills Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment Adaptable Able to use with basic efficiency email, spreadsheet and computer / tablets or smart phone. Warehouse environment: ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, case picking and lift up to 50 lbs., Push / pull up to 17 lbs. force, Dock and outside can be hot or cold at times. Some / to moderate dust at times. Why Bison: • Thrive in a supportive team that provides coaching and training to help develop your skills and progress your career • Dispersed work environments that promote a healthy work-life balance • Meaningful and impactful work and projects with an essential service provider • Join our engaging Wellness Program & extracurricular sports teams About Bison: • Celebrating over 50 years in Business • Active in giving back through Corporate Social Responsibility and Charitable Giving • Committed to environmental sustainability Bison Transport is committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Background and suitability for a career in Transportation is wide ranging. Some of our brightest people have joined us with no previous “trucking” experience. We always say we work in the “people business”. So, whether you have a background in the airline, automotive, retail or hospitality industries, to name a few, your experience is valuable and we are bound to find many transferrable skills. We are ready to welcome exceptional, high potential contributors who aspire to lead people and processes in the pursuit of service excellence in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment. We seek team players who are eager to learn our business from the ground up, are able to demonstrate a track record of strong performance and possess a sincere interest in growing their careers in the transportation arena. We seek top notch communicators who adopt a driver of change mindset of “how can we be better, do better and get better results”.
