Warehouse Forklift Operator

TITLE: Warehouse Forklift Operator

REPORTS TO:         Manager Port Hueneme Operations (Designates)

SUMMARY STATEMENT: Responsible for the timely receipt and accurate processing of all USAP material/cargo delivered to Port Hueneme for onward movement to Antarctica.  Responsible for the proper loading and securing of containers programmed to move via commercial surface or the annual resupply vessel. Building and securing Air Force pallets of cargo moving military air.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: October 3, 2016 through January 6, 2017.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carefully/safely unloading trucks/containers delivering inbound material/cargo from suppliers, grantees, military and contractors.

Accurately log, stage and mark inbound material/cargo destined for Antarctica and returning to grantee and or supplier (s).

Loading outbound trucks with cargo/material shipping less than truckload (LTL) of FedEx Express or commercial truck to the airport for cargo shipping commercial air.

Loading and securing containers shipping commercial surface or via the annual resupply vessel.

Building and securing Air Force pallets (463L) for transport via truck and military Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM)

 Ensure that the documentation for containers and pallets is submitted correctly and in a timely manner

Safely transport to and retrieve material/cargo between the DLA packing facility in bldg. 475 and 471.

Safely operate and conduct preventative maintenance on forklifts (5,000 to 6,000lb capacity), and department pick-up trucks.

Must be capable of regularly lifting at least 75 pounds (safety regulation maximum).

Perform and maintain clean up on material delivery, receipt, cargo staging and loading and unloading areas.

Responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.

Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION:  High School Graduate or GED

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSING REQUIREMENTS: Valid drivers' license

TRAINING:  None required

EXPERIENCE: One to two years of diversified experience in the transportation or supply industry or equivalent experience.  A working knowledge of computers required.

PHYSICAL AND/OR OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: US citizenship or permanent residence is required. Must be able to pass a military base access background check to gain access to the work location.

EOE M/F/V

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