Forklift Operator

About the role

The incumbent will have the primary responsibilities for loading finished goods to internal and external customers and facilities, unloading finished goods and raw materials from outside vendors while verifying accuracy. It will be the responsibility of the incumbent to achieve excellence in executing the assigned inventory stocking, counting and picking plans. Also, this Warehouse Associate position will adhere to all OSHA warehouse and forklift safety rules and company's safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of safe and proper lift truck operations according to OSHA and Hawk’s policies.
• Properly wear safety PPE at all times.
• Work safely and follow safety procedures.
• Operate lift truck in accordance with OSHA and Hawk’s policies.
• Routinely perform housekeeping duties.
• Load and unload (rail/trucks), transfer finished goods and raw materials to various designated warehouse storage yards and locations.
• Pick orders and load timely and accurately, print BOL’s, while following proper loading procedures at all times.
• Load finished goods on trucks for transfer to internal and external customer’s facilities.
• Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts as required.
• Maintain working knowledge of proper rail car and truck trailer loading, handling and staging.
• Maintain neat, clean and orderly work area (truck, trailer and warehouse).
• Maintain accurate product count and bin locations.

Requirements

• 1+ years of Supply Chain/Mobile Equipment experience
• General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Intermediate verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work under limited supervision, Entry math, analytical skills, Intermediate organization and scheduling skills, Entry customer service skills
• Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Entry level operating knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (PS or SAP), Acquaintance with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS -RF), Entry level working with Inventory Management Systems and processes, such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts and process controls, Familiar with standard warehousing and distribution concepts, practices & procedures, Intermediate working knowledge of lift truck operations

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Stationary Position - Move/Traverse - Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Transport/Lifting - Constantly Transport/Carrying - Exerting Force/Pushing - Exerting Force/Pulling - Ascend/Descend - Balancing - Position Self/Stooping - Constantly Position Self/Kneeling - Constantly Position Self/Crouching - Constantly Position Self/Crawling - Reaching - Handling - Frequently Grasping - Feeling - Occasionally Communicate/Talking - Occasionally Communicate/Hearing - Occasionally Repetitive Motions - Coordination - Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Benefits

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

How We Protect What Matters Most

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
• We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

Pay

Base Hourly Rate: $25.82

Schedule

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