Terminal operator Jobs in Lakeland, FL

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe, effective, and accurate handling of products stored in facility
• Responsible for the safe operation of various forklifts (propane and electric) and their designed attachments to perform : unloading, stacking, and picking functions timely and accurately within the scope of this Biagi Bros facility
• Support all accounts within this facility and perform all forklift functions safely per Biagi Bros policy manual
• Perform daily safety check list
• Support inventories by performing counts and cycle counts as directed by management, and maintain housekeeping to support food grade warehouse requirements
• Safe and proficient operation of various forklifts and attachments
• Must be alert and pay attention to surroundings at all times
• Unload trailers, containers, and railcars following all safety procedures
• Complete all receivers thoroughly and accurately and turn in with all appropriate paperwork and attachments (including pictures if required).
• Stage and stack all products square and straight according to the requirements provided by each specific account and by the Biagi Bros procedures
• Accurately pull appropriate product from assigned locations
• Verify all aspects of outbound orders prior to loading
• Load all outbound orders following load diagrams that are specific to the product being shipped and the trailer limitations
• Must be able to change the forklift battery or propane tank as required
• Attend all safety / staff meetings, sign in, and participate
• Complete and turn in daily forklift safety check list
• Cut and remove seals from railcars, trailers, and containers using appropriate tools and eye protection
• Ensure all outside carrier drivers are accompanied by a Biagi Bros employee
• Stop / report any non Biagi Bros personal wandering through the facility
• Ensure all bay doors and pedestrian doors are closed at breaks and lunches and secure at the end of each shift
• Perform all housekeeping duties to support food grade warehouse requirements including : sweeping and mopping if necessary, sweeping and picking up debris in trailers, containers, railcars, warehouse floor, and sweeping exterior docks and picking up broken glass, seals, and debris
• Dispose of garbage using dock or self-dumping hoppers only
• Recycle broken pallets, plastic, and cardboard per established guidelines
• Perform bi-monthly, periodic, and / or annual inventories as directed by the accounts Biagi Bros service
• Perform secondary and cycle counts as directed by management
• Report any inventory anomalies to account managers or warehouse manager found during day-to-day operations
• Report / document any damages found during unloading process or found later in location through use of designated forms
• Assist in all areas as needed
• Support beer, glass, and wine repack projects
• Represent Biagi Bros appropriately in relationship with owners, management, peers, employees, accounts, customers, carriers, and suppliers
• Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory
• Other duties and assignments as requested by management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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