Forklift Operator 3rd Shift (Stand-Up & Sit-Down Required)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Experience working in a warehouse environment (Order selecting, picking, product storage, product staging)
• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.
• Working in a team environment, joint problem solving
• Follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all team members
• Read production work orders, customer orders, purchase orders to determine items to be moved or picked.
• Operate forklift safely observing all safety rules, utilizing horn, and maintaining proper speeds
• Follows the directions of Supervision/Leads
• Able to prioritize tasks and displays a sense of urgency
• Ensure all raw materials are received in utilizing ERP system, validating receipt against packing slip. Placarding each skid and put away into storage location.
• Ensure all stock is rotated in accordance to FIFO (First In/First Out) procedure
• Ensure that all partial items are combined, counted, and marked properly
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse

Qualifications

• Must possess either a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have previous forklift experience (1 year experience preferred)
• Satisfactory completion of internal forklift training program
• Detail oriented with good organization and time management skills
• Able to adapt and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to train in other areas of the plant
• Must be available to work overtime on short notice which may include weekend, evening, or holiday hours

Skills/Competencies

• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform The Essential Functions.
• Environment is typical of a manufacturing area; hearing protection is required due to the high noise level.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures depending on the season and area; limited temperature regulation is available.
• Presentation of complex machinery and equipment; requires awareness of moving parts and operational hazards.