Forklift Operator - Tampa, FL

Overview

Job Title:

Forklift Operator

Location:

Warehouse

Classification:
Temp to Perm

• Responsible for operating a forklift to stack and/or retrieve supplies, materials and/or product for production, storage and/or shipping/distribution while following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safely operating a forklift to accurately and efficiently move all finished products from production to the warehouse or onto trucks for shipment to customers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Loads and unloads materials/products onto or from trucks, via forklift, as appropriate.
• Loads trucks and secures product in accordance with customers requirements, to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit.
• Read Shipping Schedule.
• Efficiently place product in stock with forklift using proper stock rotation. First in-First out.
• Loads and unloads materials/products onto or off pallets, skids and/or lifting devices.
• Reads sales orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain product/materials or containers to be moved, gathered or distributed/and shipped.
• Checking in materials and/or packaging, matching purchase orders and storing in correct location.
• Loads products/materials into trucks in such a way to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit.
• Sorts, and/or Conveys products/materials from storage sites to designated loading/production area.
• Sorts, labels and/or conveys new materials/products to proper storage area.
• Loads and unloads stacked or assemble pallets of materials/products from bundling machine.
• Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance in warehouse.
• Assess conditions of the vehicle exporting product/material insuring it falls in quality standards.
• Follow all GMP procedures and policies.
• Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time.

• Mechanical aptitude helpful and ERP knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to work and maintain a fast-paced environment, while sustaining ability to make intelligent decisions.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Contains organizational skills, time management skills, and has ability to pay attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs continuous.
• Must have 1 year of forklift experience.

• High School Diploma or GED.