Forklift Operator QF - 1st shift (6:00am - 2:00pm)

Position Responsibilities

The Forklift and Reach Truck Operator loads, unloads, transfers and stacks products in the warehouse and trucks while meeting safety, quality, and on-time delivery objectives. This role is also responsible for correctly processing transfers through the warehouse management system and scanners.

• Accurately process factory transfers
• Control damage and inventory
• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts and reach trucks to transfer, load and unload products
• Use the PKMS (warehouse management system) through RF scanning
• Complete LTL and Will Calls
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of paperwork at the end of each shift
• Complete daily Pre & Post shift forklift and/or reach truck inspection
• Report any problems to the supervisor immediately

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to successfully process (ex: Basic Loading and Unloading) factory transfers
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, turret/reach truck and order picker – Must pass in-house forklift and reach truck training
• Ability to use WMS and scanning equipment
• Basic computer skills- MS Office – Outlook and data entry
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to use good judgement and strong work ethics and integrity on the job
• Effective organizational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively establish positive working relationships with employees & customers
• Ability to understand and follow all Company rules, policies, procedures, and requirements especially for safety, quality, delivery, and productivity/cost
• Ability to apply good judgement, strong work ethics and integrity on the job

Experience

• Industrial forklift experience within a large-scale high-volume warehouse/distribution facility
• Preferred WMS (warehouse management systems) experience

Education/Certification

• High School diploma or GED
• Forklift and Reach Truck Certifications- provided by in-house training team (40 hrs., forklift and 16 hrs. reach truck)

People Management

• No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• High volume manufacturing environment with forklift traffic
• Operating vehicle up to 90%, walking and/or standing up to 20%, stooping or bending, reaching, twisting and turning
• May be required to lift, carry, and/or move up to 40 lbs