Description:
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for operating a forklift, pallet jack, and/or other material handling equipment as part of the distribution process in a warehouse setting. The Shipping and Receiving Operator will utilize equipment while performing tasks, including shipping, receiving, unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking product.
Principal accountabilities:
Maintain compliance with quality system (ISO9001) Environmental (SIO 14001) and Safety (ISO 18001).
Record, organize, and store all raw materials and finished goods in appropriate inventory locations.
Prepare and stage finished, outbound materials for shipment
Load outbound trucks for shipment.
Unload inbound trucks of raw material and deliver to required locations across the plant site.
Properly use common warehouse tools and equipment such as hand-held scanners, forklifts, and pallet jacks.
General housekeeping of the work areas.
Participate in all warehouse safety and security programs and activities
Perform cycle counts.
Supply all documentation needed to complete shipping and billing requirements.
Inspect product to verify conformance to internal specifications.
Inspect, operate and clean mobile equipment such as bobcats and forklifts as needed.
Follows all company safety, environmental and quality procedures and standards.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Special Features:
Able to meet the following physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
Frequent pushing, and pulling
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting
Frequent forklift truck driving
Stand and walk for extended periods of time
Work at heights, climb stairs and ladders.
Work in tight and closed in spaces.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to a respirator.
Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
Work in an area with non-hazardous and hazardous materials
Work in areas that are dusty.
Requirements:
Knowledge, skills and experience:
A High School diploma or GED is required. An associate's degree (or higher) from a technical program is strongly preferred.
1 years' experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred.
Previous experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment is preferred.
Must have a level of proficiency with the Internet, Email, and Microsoft.
Must demonstrate an acceptable level of business acumen.
Must have strong verbal and written communication.
Analytical, critical-thinking, technical, and problem-solving skills and abilities.