Warehouse, Forklift Operator

General Responsibilities:

Report directly to Warehouse Manager and indirectly to the Production Manager. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for organizing and rearranging items and materials neatly in respective places in the warehouse. Ensure compliance of safety procedures and practices. The prime responsibilities of this position are to provide support by picking, loading, shipping, unloading, and putting away warehouse products. Responsible for operating material handling equipment, optimizing travel, and loading for efficient logistics and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation of the business.

Essential Job Functions:

Operate forklift - sit down, side reach truck, and overhead crane.

Perform cycle counts as required

Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped

Safety inspection of forklifts and other material handling equipment.

Identify safety hazards in the workplace.

Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods.

Load and unload trucks in a safe manner.

Identify damage and missing material.

Efficiently and safely operate a lift truck

Maintain accurate inventory daily, weekly, and monthly and enter into shipping database

Maintain clean, safe working environment at all times

Train new and current employees on forklift and warehouse operation

Work and communicate with interdepartmental personnel and management as necessary in a professional manner

Adhere to all plant and departmental rules, policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Communication:
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with all levels of the organization

Execution:
Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Self-started who takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely

Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions

Dependability:
Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED required

Experience in a fast-paced warehouse2+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts

Knowledge of various material-handling equipment

Strong understanding of OSHA regulations

Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace

Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

Physical Demand:

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling are required.

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing computer and working within arm’s reach.

The worker may be subject to hazards: proximity to moving forklift and stored chemicals.

Safety:
Comprehensive understanding of electrical health and safety regulation
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