MHE Operator

An Onsite Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Operator sorts, routes and loads cargo to and from truck and chutes. The individual is responsible for operating material handling equipment safely and may also support general warehouse operations. 

A MHE Operator must work with other Operators to effectively meet or exceed expectations for quality and operations. 

Responsibilities:

· Receiving/Put-Away:

• Unload      inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.      Efficiently stack and store the material in the appropriate areas. 

· Quality:

• Ensure      inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. 

· Loading: 

• Efficiently      move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers. 

· Equipment:

• Load,      unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift or a      Tugger. Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean,      and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect the forklift or other      equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following      prescribed work methods. 

· Safety, Sanitation, Security:

• Maintain      a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security      of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.      Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards as well as 5S principals. 

Requirements:

· Educational:

• Be      able to read, write and speak fluent English
• High      school diploma
• Must      be at least 18 years of age.

· Technical:

• Warehouse      and transportation experience.
• MHE      operations
• Good      verbal and oral communication.

· Physical:

• Occasionally      move push/pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Standing up to 10 hours at a time. 
• Extensive periods of walking

· Environment:

• Work      is performed in a low noise, well maintained environment.

· Training: 

• In-house,      on the job training at initial hiring to insure all related job      requirements will be met. Also, refresher training required at least every      three years per OSHA standard. Additionally, refresher training required      after any accident / incident involving material handling equipment.

· Performance: 

• Decision      Making & Problem Solving: Able to make clear and accurate      decisions.
• Policies      and Procedures: Able to conform to all established      procedures and work activities.
• Interaction: Able to communicate well verbally and in      writing with employees and management as needed.
• Initiative: Able to function with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to interface and communicate with people effectively.