Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Purpose

Responsible for operating material handling equipment while performing tasks to include shipping, receiving, unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, relocating, and stacking product.

Core Responsibilities

Read customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed.

Prepare product(s) for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded as per customer orders.

Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

Load, unload, move, stack and stage products and materials in dedicated areas using a fork lift, clamp truck or other power equipment.

Prepare unused materials for return to main warehouse.

Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation, and maintain accurate inventory records in the warehouse management system.

Maintain accurate inventory records, including the scanning of products.

Maintain distribution center/ warehouse and equipment's by keeping it clean and safe, reporting service requests as needed.

Conduct operations in compliance with company guidelines and public regulations in a manner which promotes safety (i.e. GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA).

Identify deviations and document/communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Execute other tasks as required and assigned by supervisor. * High school education or General Education Diploma equivalency

Academic Background

High school education or General Education Diploma equivalency.

* DOT, IATA and general awareness hazard training certification

Professional experience

* 1 of 3 years work experience in a warehouse environment

Technical Skills

* Basic math and writing skills.

* Ability to follow operating equipment utilization procedures.

* Ability to follow safety regulations while operating equipment.

* Ability to operate forklifts and/or other powered material handling equipment

*Ability to to operate inventory management systems (e.g. SAP), including barcoding.