Warehouse/ Forklift Operator

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At Forté Products we recognize that people drive our success. While working with us you will enjoy:

• Advancement Opportunities: Employees can increase their knowledge and skill level within the company.
• Employee Activities: We want to celebrate our employees Our monthly and quarterly activities range from casual events to appreciation giveaways.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Start earning vacation on day ONE We recognize the importance of time off to relax, spend time with family, and enjoy leisure activities. This is why we provide paid vacation and holidays.
• Retirement Savings: 401(K) with employer matching contributions.

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Forte Products – a Plastics & Fiberglass manufacturer, is unique in the industry because we offer multiple molding processes out of four separate manufacturing plants. Forte Products offers a range of plastic manufacturing processes – rotational molding, vacuum forming and injection. We also offer substantial expertise in fiberglass manufacturing. We serve a wide range of industries such as, Commercial Airlines, Agriculture, Marine, Department of Defense, Lawn and Garden, Waste Services, Petroleum/C-Store and RV. We are family oriented, flexible, energetic, and driven.

1st Shift: Monday- Thursday 7:00 AM- 5:00 PM

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Warehouse/Forklift Operator is responsible for the organization and maintenance of inventory in the warehouse. The Warehouse/Forklift Operator is also responsible for coordinating all receiving activities to comply with warehouse operations, capacities and maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming product shipments. The Warehouse/Forklift Operator must lead by example in the areas of Safety, Quality, Attendance, Attitude and Flexibility in the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe working environment for all individuals and promote constant use of PPE
• Maintain a high level of organization in the receiving area/warehouse/all inventory locations
• Maximize safety, quality and performance
• Prepare, complete, and stage orders for deliveries and/or pickup
• Prepare pallets, wrapping, and sorting finished goods into warehouse stock
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment relative to shipping needs
• Maintain proper identification of all inventory items in the facility
• Generate and ensure accuracy and legibility of all necessary receiving documentation (i.e., BOL, Packing List, Labeling, etc.)
• Match shipments to their associated purchase orders and enter receiving data to company database
• Organize inventory, unload and unpack delivery trucks and package items
• Tally product as it is being unloaded to verify quantities and eliminate errors (ship short/over)
• Report damage or shortages to the Warehouse manager
• Participation in inventories as required
• Other duties as needed

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must be able to effectively and courteously communicate with co-workers, management and customers
• Ability to safely operate Yard Dog, a plus
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain professionalism
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and understand order requirements and receiving instructions
• Be flexible with shift work and overtime
• Excellent safety, quality and attendance records

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License
• High school education, GED, or equivalent experience
• Good computer skills (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Access proficient)
• Knowledge of 5S requirements
• Forklift Certification

ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will perform duties outside as well as indoors throughout the non-climate-controlled general production and warehouse area
• Employee will continually move throughout the production floor between required workstations and other associates.
• Employee must be able to remain stationary 95% of the time with intermittent breaks.
• Employee will frequently operate manual and motorized material handling equipment.
• Employee must be able to interpret printed documents.
• Employee will frequently move up to 50 pounds
• Employee will frequently retrieve or move objects to or away from body.
• Employee will frequently move product to various storage methods
• Employee will occasionally access other levels of the building.
• Employee will frequently move or transport objects, up to 25 lbs., at or above shoulder level.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14