Fork Truck Driver
Pella
Fork Truck Driver
Pella
Window and door manufacturing and distribution
The fork truck driver is responsible for the unloading and control of all incoming material from external suppliers, internal material transfers, or other inbound freight. They will be responsible for the material handling of raw materials and the movement of material throughout the facility including all storage areas, stockroom cages and production areas. Inventory control and accuracy are critical in this role.
TECHNICAL SKILLS OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Knowledge of warehouse work instructions, safety, and housekeeping procedures preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds and levels of management.
Good math and writing skills are needed to complete paperwork associated with inventories, reporting shortages, or damaged material reports.
COMPETENCIES
Teamwork Orientation
Customer Focus
Results Driven
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL
Production
Quality
Safety
Supply Chain
EXTERNAL
Customers
Vendors
Suppliers
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Temperatures within the plant fluctuate based on weather as the plant is not climate controlled
Work within a team-driven environment, including following instructions and meeting deadlines
Maintain high standards of safety and quality throughout operations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to bend, lift, squat, twist, stand and move repetitively for 8-12 hours a day.
Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms
Lifting, moving and transporting up to 70 pounds.
Work in various adverse conditions such as temperature to complete work assignments
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
PPE Required: Safety Glasses and Hearing Protection on manufacturing floor
TRAVEL
No travel is expected for this position.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Unload delivery trucks of incoming freight/material using material movement equipment such as pallet jacks, fork trucks, cranes, or other means as necessary. May also be required to load trucks/trailers with outgoing loads such as scrap or supplier return goods.
Must match all receiving paperwork (i.e. packing slips, shipping manifest, ASN’s, BOL’s, etc…) to the physical receipt by part number and quantity.
Perform cursory inspection of goods for any damage to packaging or product. Must document and communicate any such findings.
Identify all raw material inventory with a bar code label. Upon moving and storing material to the correct location, must scan material to that location. Scan material to new location any time it is moved.
Move material from Raw Material to Production WIP locations when required. Follow all process and procedures for turning in inventory bar code labels for proper transitioning. Follow all FIFO processes.
Work in raw material parts crib. Stocking of incoming material and filling production material requests.
Perform raw material cycle counts. Will include the use of manual count sheets and/or scanning guns.
Must be able to work overtime as business need dictates.
Pella makes and sells windows and doors for homes across the United States and Canada, with a network of manufacturing locations and installation channels. Its product line includes a variety of window and door styles designed for energy efficiency, durability, and curb appeal, and it is paired with installation services to help homes get the right fit and performance. The company differentiates itself through its large-scale, nation-wide presence, a long history (founded in 1925), multiple brand family offerings, and a track record of awards for design, innovation, and workplace culture, which together support a reputation as a trusted, homeowner-focused brand. Pella’s goal is to help homeowners improve comfort, energy use, and style in their homes by delivering reliable products and professional installation, while growing as a leading employer and manufacturer through continuous development and collaboration.
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