Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move locate relocate stack and count merchandise around the facility
Roles & Responsibilities
- Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate
- Checks fluid levels
- For oil water and fuel before operating the lift
- Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
- Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretchwrapper Operates the stretchwrapper and changes the stretch film as required
- Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
- Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking pickingup trash and debris and washing their equipment
- Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner
- Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
- Meets quality and quantity standards
- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to drive a forklift
- Ability to lift pounds
- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to add subtract multiply and divide
- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions
- Ability to work in a dusty environment hot/cold/rainy weather
- Willingness to work mandatory overtime including weekends and holidays
Skills
Work Authorization
Forklift Operator