Production Utility Forklift

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Backroom Utility-Forklift

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Production Manager

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to keep the production and loading and receiving work areas clean and organized while supporting all production team members with workflow and removal/replacement of bin, carts, hangers or racks. In addition, this team member has been properly trained to utilize both the baler and forklift.

Why City Thrift?

• Generous employee discount
• 401k
• Healthcare benefits for full time employees
• Advancement opportunities

Responsibilities and duties:

● Empties trash as it accumulates

● Removes empty carts while replacing them with full carts as needed by the sorters.

● Moves non-sellable items to either the baler or trash

● Assists drivers with unloading

● Assists customers with furniture loading

● Produces bales as needed

● Loads or unloads trucks as necessary utilizing the forklift

● Operates the forklift minimally and when other team members are not present

● Maintains a clean and organized workstation

● Regularly meets the production goals of the position as outlined by the company

● Follow all safety guidelines and procedures

● Provides friendly and courteous service in all interactions with customers

Required Skills and Abilities

● Must be able to read, write and communicate with other team members

● Must demonstrate an attention to detail and keep records as required

● Good eye-hand coordination to sort, grasp, hang or reroute product

● May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

Physical Requirements

● Lifting and carrying 50 lbs.

● Reaching overhead 60% of time

● Pushing and pulling 4-6 lbs. of force (to push/pull up to 100 lbs. rolling rack)

● Pushing and pulling 50% of time

● Standing 100% of time

● Repetitive use of hands 80% of time

● Bending and crouching 20% of time

● Grasping items with hands 100% of time

Working Conditions:

● Exposure to periodic temperature fluctuations

● Exposure to dust

● Flexibility with schedule based up store needs and sale days

● May be required to perform in an alternate role at the request of the supervisor

Education and Experience:

• High School Degree, GED or equivalent work experiences.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Must be 22 years of age or older