Production Forklift Operator

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to collect and unload goods while traveling safely to the storage areas to deliver full goods and dunnage.

Job Responsibilities

• Moves materials, finished goods and product ingredients to and from various storage locations.
• Assists and maintains appropriate inventory levels and product-loss control.
• Allocates necessary space for stock rotation.
• Operate an electric battery changer machine.
• Complete daily checklist to include forklift inspection and activity log.
• Maintains warehouse space capacity and interfaces with outside warehouses, planning, and transportation, as necessary.
• Maintains a clean work area, performs general housekeeping duties, and upkeep of the forklifts.
• Maintains a safe work environment and adheres to the safety policies and guidelines.
• Performs other warehouse responsibilities as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Speaking: Constantly (investigates, recommends, reports, etc.)
• Acute Vision: Constantly (observing both near and far, reading documents)
• Mobility: Frequent travel throughout production center (walking in warehouse)
• Bending/Squatting: Frequently (picking up product, moving product)
• Lifting: Frequent- Lift 50 lbs. or less (full cases of product)
• Climate: Frequent work in a non-climate-controlled environment (cold, hot)

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one year of work experience.
• Must be 18 years of age and legally eligible to work.
• Previous experience in warehouse/inventory management and data systems preferred.
• Basic computer application and database skills, including Word, Excel, and SAP.
• Prior experience using a forklift is required.  Ability to obtain PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification upon hire is required.
• Working knowledge of forklifts and the appropriate maintenance/operations.
• Capable of being cross trained within the Warehouse department (recycle machine, scrubber, forklift).
• Capable of working flexible shifts when necessary, including evenings and weekends.