Forklift Operator, Day Shift

Job Description

• Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on the multi‑level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re‑stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and maintain the efficient flow of the production process.
• Functions as a team member within the department and organization, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.
• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines; ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations; put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines; work from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift / pallet jack; inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit; replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date‑sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated inventory according to company policy; disperse over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles; inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed; remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience.
• 6–12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Able to lift and stack product between 10–35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift.
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e. cooler, freezer and dry.
• Pass pre‑employment drug test.