IAH Warehouseman/Forklift Operator

You must live within reasonable commute of IAH Warehouse location. Must also be able to function as a Warehouseman who is responsible for daily functions of the operation. This includes receiving, unloading and handling materials as per the established process and procedure of the Gateway Logistics Group. This is also accomplished through efficient and safe handling of materials and communicating effectively with operations staff. This position requires a person in good physical condition with the ability to operate various types of heavy machinery, power tools, and hand tools. Must be experienced sit down forklift operator. Ability to load/block/brace or unload/unblock/unbrace ocean containers a plus. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Required Certification: Current and valid drivers license Plus: 2 Years in carpentry trade or direct work as export crater/packer. Plus: A minimum of 3 years experience in the public workplace. Preferred logistics, distribution, inventory control, or a material handling industry. Preferred: 1 - 3 years experience in warehousing or distribution services, or in crating/construction Industry. Building crate/carpentry skills used for export packing and for safely stowing contents for export or domestic shipping are a plus. Carpenter framing skills are a plus. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Bilingual in Spanish and English. Personal skills should preferably include good multi-lingual verbal and written communication abilities with appropriate command of the English language. Additionally, the person filling this position must have basic functional and working knowledge of the company policies, operation systems and overall job requirements. Physical. Body positions: This position requires abilities to stand, sit, squat, stoop and kneel while performing all job functions. Body movements: Walking, standing, lifting, bending, climbing, reaching, grasping, bending, pushing, pulling and flexing arms, wrists, hands and fingers, turning torso and head. Must be able to lift and move up to 125 pounds. Company policy requires safety belts, safety glasses and steel toes to prevent injury while performing these movements. Body senses: Must have adequate acute senses of sight to read and distinguish small printed matter and computer screens for extended periods of time. Additionally be able to hear specific conversation in the midst of multiple communication including telephone and personal simultaneously. Work may require utilizing functions requiring close and distant vision with the ability to focus (may use corrective lenses). Position may be subject to high noise levels, dust, heat and inclement weather. Mental Requirements. Mathematics: This position must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations in relation to dimensional volume, weight and distance. Must also be able to prepare estimates relating to packing, crating and container loading in relation to time, labor and material costs calculation. Language: Must have the ability to articulate and present ideas, operational and technical information, while interfacing with staff members. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work will be performed in, near and in operation of hazardous moving equipment with exposure to potentially dangerous falling or shifting material. Additionally, work will be performed in both climate-controlled conditions as well as in “covered - open air” conditions. There may be busy traffic conditions, irate customers and/or their personnel. There may be local travel with its associated difficulties. Workdays will be 8 hours per day with additional hours of “on-call” on a scheduled and unscheduled basis resulting in additional work hours over and above the normal workday. Computer Skills Some basic computer entry level skills needed. Must be able to keyboard/type Ability to login to warehouse systems, and enter/update warehouse shipping documents/item dimensions/weights, etc. Job Type: Full-time …

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