Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Duties

• Prepares work schedules for employees and directs daily activities in packing and shipping area.
• Affirms production rate to ensure that orders will be filled completely and shipped according to schedule.
• Trains new personnel.
• Evaluates packing material inventory and orders supplies as necessary.
• Post and files daily packing inventory control records.
• Oversees the packing of products by evaluating size, weight, and number of products to be packed, and durability of appropriate cartons.
• Keeps Production Control Manager informed of packing and shipping schedules and objectives to be met.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• Maintains inventory control of finished, packed products stored in warehouse.
• Provides recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and two (2) years of general college study; one more years of shipping and receiving experience; one (1) or more years in a leadership position in shipping and receiving or one (1) or more years supervisory experience.
• Three (3) or four (4) years of college or university education, preferring a BS degree in business administration; two (2) or more years experience in shipping and receiving at supervisory level.