Toplift Operator

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Toplift Operator assists with various production-based responsibilities such as railcar unloading, bulkhead installation and container data entry.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend and holiday work required (includes overtime, holiday pay + double time pay). This is an on-site position located in Savannah, GA.

• Prepare products and materials for container shipment.
• Scan seals into a handheld device.
• Operate forklift to transport wood and cardboard used to create bulkheads.
• Operate hand and power tools to create bulkheads for containers.
• Assist with standard yard activities to ensure efficient operations, such as assisting with moving rail cars and identifying which rail cars need to be unloaded.
• Assist with standard maintenance of the yard (sweep, shovel & pressure wash).
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain and advance the food safety and quality of POET's products and processes to deliver a best-in-class culture of quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• One (1) year relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid State Driver's License required.
• Previous spotting experience.
• Knowledge of general warehouse practices.
• Knowledge of various types of equipment and their controls.
• Ability to work with hands.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills as well as the ability to embrace change.
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person.
• You have the ability to understand technical and day to day operation of a terminal facility.
• Knowledge of the basics of the Microsoft Office Suite and the ability of learning new programs.

A Successful Candidate Will Have

• Integrity with a willingness to work honestly and ethically where safety is a top priority.
• Humility.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Self-awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position is largely self-directed and requires a thorough understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements at all times and in all work environments. The team member may be exposed to high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, internal and external temperature/weather conditions, and chemicals.

• Occasionally lifting weight up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Climbing several flights of stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally bending, twisting and turning while lifting weight of less than fifty (50) pounds.
• Walking up to two (2) or more miles per day.
• Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Using hand and power tools.

Due to the physical and safety sensitive nature of this job, you will be subject to a physical and expected to pass a drug screen during the pre-screen process. During employment, you'll be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.