Forklift Operator​/Warehouse Clerk

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse Clerk is responsible for inventory control, reporting, physical inventory counts, system audits, and the safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE). This role utilizes the inventory and warehouse management systems to prepare and track materials and products in preparation for shipping and receiving demands to meet customer needs. Depending on the facility, the role may perform inventory control, shipping/receiving, and forklift operation responsibilities.

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution such as standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Perform daily safe inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped.
• Check and prepare order materials for shipping.
• Maintain shipping and receiving records and order forms.
• Create shipping labels and documentation for outbound products including international shipments.
• Data entry into inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Perform daily cycle count activities, inventory audits, and prepare inventory reports.
• Verify clerical inventory records against physical inventory counts.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and equipment, following safety regulations.
• Ensure the facility is inspection ready at all times for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience. Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a forklift operator license.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass background and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

• Action oriented – taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision quality – making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimize work processes – knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational adaptability – adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match shifted demands of different situations.

• This position is not expected to travel.

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts.
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic life and supplemental life.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on day 1 of employment).
• Employer paid holidays – 10 days.

Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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