Receiving - Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

• Moves, controls, devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service and shipping areas.
• Organizes and secures materials where balance sacks, pallets, and other materials are stored.
• Performs routine pre inspection on equipment to ensure its working properly.
• Manually loads or unloads material from pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
• Receives inventory when required, responsible for receipt of daily inbound and return items.
• This position also requires count accuracy of items to ensure all items are received or returned are in satisfactory condition.
• Consults with and works with managers, supervisors, employees, and vendors to coordinate loading and unloading operations.
• Compiles and maintains quantity, type, and value of material, merchandise, or supplies stocked in inventory.
• Counts material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and posts totals to inventory manually or using computer.
• Demonstrate responsibility and compliance with all safety and quality policies and standards.
• May assist other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 3 to 6 months experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Must have at least 1 year experience driving a forklift, and have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Must be detailed oriented and able to accurately read purchase orders, packing lists, and/or assimilate verbal work instructions.
• Must have a High School Diploma or a GED.
• Demonstrated organizational ability and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team as well as autonomously.
• Must have basic excel experience and be comfortable communicating verbally and via email.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.