GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate receiving, storing, and shipping of products to meet company standards of safety, productivity, and quality. This includes the operation of basic forklifts in the handling of products. Must be available to work scheduled hours to meet customer needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These are duties that the person holding this job MUST be able to perform. The company makes accommodations on request, if the accommodations are reasonable, to allow otherwise qualified applicants to perform these functions.

• Experience with shipping/receiving general practices to include, preparing paper work for outbound shipments, scan gun operations, reviewing shipment documents such as BOL and ASN, packing lists, pick ticket process and documenting inbound/outbound shipments and expedites.
• Serve as point of contact for customers on any logistics related issues and shipment confirmations.
• Contact brokers to schedule outbound deliveries.
• Verify and confirm certificate of analysis for all incoming material.
• Load and unload freight in an efficient and safe manner, recording all necessary paperwork.
• Transport product to storage areas using proper equipment and efficiently stack and store product.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
• Check product for accuracy in inventory, damage and infestation and complete paperwork.
• Conduct operations and model behavior that promotes a safe environment. This would include looking in the direction of travel, wearing a seat belt, wearing safety glasses, driving at an appropriate speed, and appropriate use of the horn as examples.
• Sweep and clean area, as needed.
• Perform other duties, as required.

• High School Diploma.
• Must have previous logistics experience. Two to three years logistics experience is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Outlook, MS Word) and understanding of SAP system; IQMS is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in stock control, good knowledge of hygiene, housekeeping and safety standards.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, meet targets within scheduled time-frame and work well under pressure.
• Must have planning and multi-tasking skills to effectively prioritize and handle multiple assignments.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours.
• Willing to complete and able to pass Company provided forklift training/certification to obtain forklift license.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude and willing to work overtime when needed.
• Must abide by all forklift and Company safety rules.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Able to lift, move, push and pull up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Bend, stoop, stand, sit and walk up to 8 hours, to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% to 100% of the time.
• Able to ascend/descend forklift and standing lift, trailers, steps, ladders etc.
• Must have the ability to turn head to look in the direction of travel and able to look up. Must be able to wear the seat belt during forklift operation per OSHA regulation.
• No aversion to heights

WORK ENVIRONMENT: · Noise level in the work environment is moderate.