Forklift Operator II - Military Veterans

This position is responsible for operating a forklift to move inoperable vehicles around the lot. This person is expected to follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times while operating the forklift. This position moves and loads existing wrecked vehicles, operates Nasco autoloader, sets sales weekly, and places inbound vehicles into stock.

Job Responsibilities:

• Place stocked in vehicles on location numbers for storage.

• Set upcoming sales.

• Move existing wrecked vehicles on lot or for insurance inspection/legal/etc.

• Load vehicles purchased onto buyers trucks.

• Perform daily maintenance on equipment as needed.

• Stock in vehicles to AS400.

• Make sure proper announcements are entered.

• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.

• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• May be required to work overtime as business needs dictate.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in operating forklift and or related field.

•OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any •level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline.

•OR 5 years’ experience in a related field

• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.

• Must have or be able to become forklift certified.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolong period of time.

• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.