Forklift Operator

Job title: Forklift Operator

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our logistics and material handling team. In this role you will unload raw materials, load customer orders, and receive products using scanning and computer systems, while ensuring efficient storage using FIFO. You will also assist in delivering materials for production and preparing finished products for customer delivery.

What You'll Do

• Operate lift trucks safely and accurately to receive, store, stack, stage, handle, deliver, and ship materials and finished products.

• Conduct pre-operation safety inspections and complete the checklist prior to use.

• Participate in cycle counting to ensure accurate location and availability of materials.

• Apply 5S principles to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Support long haul truck operations and administrative tasks as needed.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations and efficiency.

• Engage in sound warehouse practices to protect materials from damage and contamination.

• Unload raw materials from delivery trucks, load trucks with customer orders, and receive products using scanning and computer systems.

• Ensure products are stored FIFO.

• What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating sit-down or counter balanced trucks (preferred).

• At least 1 year of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving.

• Ability to be trained as an authorized operator; OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.178(1).

• Basic computer skills.

• Strong dependability and reliability.

• Ability to read and understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and World Class Manufacturing processes.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Market competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k plan with company match and employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid leaves, and more.