Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Job Duties

• Coordinating with the Production/Warehouse Supervisor on material needed for productions and outbound freight
• Pulls all material allocated for production from its location in the warehouse
• Verifies and records pre-production weight of all material
• Replenishes production material as needed
• Uses Inventory Management System to complete all inventory moves
• Assigns locations to all new inventory in the warehouse
• Reports any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Assists with cycle counting and inventory control
• Consolidates materials to make room for incoming freight and assists with unloading trucks and containers
• Maintains an organized inventory of product
• Uses sit down forklift and stand-up/reach lift
• Safety/Sanitation/Equipment Maintenance
• Completes a daily forklift inspection
• Performs minor forklift preventative maintenance
• Reports any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Affixes to the established standard operating procedures and policies
• Practices and adheres to good manufacturing practices as they relate to food manufacturing
• Practices and adheres to all safety and quality policies and procedures
• Identifies and reports food safety and quality issues (non conformances/out of specification product)
• Completes forklift training and adheres to safety policies daily
• Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
• May assist shipping/receiving (loading/unloading trucks) as needed

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous experience in a warehouse
• Previous forklift experience and ability to complete a forklift training program
• Familiarity with material handling
• Understanding of product coding/location coding and how it relates to inventory control
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control
• Ability to formulate, give, take, and follow directions, demonstrate time management skills as well as organizational development and improvement skills
• Comprehend basic math
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Computer literate
• Good work ethic, attention to detail, highly motivated, and hands-on problem solver
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Able to work in an environment that contains fumes, dust, odors, low level noise and temperature/ventilation variations while wearing appropriate safety and/or PPE
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods, pull, push, lift, climb, bend, squat and use manual dexterity
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Pass pre-employment screening (reference check)

Benefits

PGI is a locally owned Equal Opportunity Employer.