Forklift Operator - Production-Day Shift

Production Mount Jackson, VA, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.39 To $23.96 Hourly

FLSA Exemption Status:Nonexempt

Status:Hourly

Department:Manufacturing

Reports To:Production Supervisor

The Forklift Operator – Production is primarily responsible for operating a forklift to move materials and finished product to and from the correct staging line areas. They will also relocate, stack and count ingredients, pouches, caps, materials and products. The FLOP - PR is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, as well as maintaining accurate documentation and product placement to ensure continuous and efficient manufacturing operations.

• Safely use forklifts to move materials and product to and from the warehouse to the correct production line/area for staging and/or storage to ensure that production is receiving accurate product in a timely manner to ensure continuous and efficient operations.
• Scan in finished pallets with the correct MO number and Warehouse location.
• Efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
• Assist in the monitoring and accurate maintenance of Company inventory, including participating in daily, monthly and annual inventory and cycle counts.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory by identifying, labeling and placing materials and supplies in correct locations, as well as accurate scan & system input.
• Assist in reviewing Pick Tickets based on MOs to ensure the correct raw materials are staged for each order.
• Work closely with the Inventory Control team to monitor and maintain adequate supply levels to ensure continuous and timely production and operations.
• Document raw material disposition by recording and scanning to the correct MO and/or batch sheets and deliver to the Production team.
• Receive back into inventory unused raw materials from the production team by un-issuing from the correct MO and/or batch sheet.
• Prepare identified finished product for shipment by creating a pallet tag from the correct MO.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying from Production MO’s and/or batch sheets.
• Maintain process inventory which is to be delivered to the Production team.
• Practice First In, First Out and other inventory rotating practices to ensure product is not wasted.
• Practice all HACCP and OSHA required safety policies, including performing pre and post operation forklift inspection safety checklists.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area, and assist in maintaining the security and overall cleanliness of the facility, to include Raw Materials.
• Other duties, as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• External Candidates: 6 months prior experience operating a forklift, including both stand up and sit-down lifts.
• Willing to complete a company provided forklift-training class.
• The ability to obtain a forklift certification within 5 days of placement within the FLOP 2 position.
• Ability to learn the company’s warehouse management system.
• External Candidates:
  Prior experience using a Radio Frequency Scanner (RF Scanner)
• Ability to learn and use the Company’s Radio Frequency Scanner (RF Scanner)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates the willingness and ability to use Process Improvement, Time and Safety Management, and Inventory Control systems to actively improve efficiencies and accuracy throughout the department.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Willing to work occasional overtime, as required.
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

• A minimum of one (1) year prior experience operating…