Forklift Operator

About This Role

This Forklift Operator position is responsible for safely executing daily tasks to fulfill customer requirements, including labeling, cross-docking, drop-shipping, and timely stock orders. The role involves pulling and verifying orders, protecting products for shipment, and loading them into trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely complete daily activities to meet customer specific requirements related to labeling, cross-docking, drop-shipping, and stock orders
• Pull orders, verify accuracy, and use Best Practices to protect product for shipment
• Load orders into trucks/containers or small package lines
• Actively pursue continuous improvement using Lean Tactics in a team environment
• Participate in scanned physical inventories as needed
• Inspect and check forklift for safe and proper operation, completing forklift inspection forms
• Determine from sales orders which product to pull and use Best Practices to match product with sales orders
• Operate UPS, FedEx, and shipping computers to generate packaging lists and labels, and transmit EDI
• Apply labels, packing list, and special instructions to packages, including international and CSR documents
• Secure product to skid according to Customer Specific Requirements and/or Best Practices
• Lift packages weighing up to 150 pounds onto small package conveyor and/or skids
• Assist in maintaining department in accordance with good housekeeping practices and visual management
• Observe all ISO safety and environmental procedures

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math
• Basic computer skills
• High degree of attention for injury prevention
• Motivated, organized, and ability to coordinate multi and changing priorities with close attention to detail
• Ability to move or lift packages weighing up to 75-150 pounds
• Satisfactorily pass the in-company forklift driver training program
• Ability to sit, stand and/or walk, for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to reach with hands and arms; bend, stoop, and crouch
• Ability to use hands and fingers effectively to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Ability to wear safety glasses while in the plant and any other necessary PPE

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits