Warehouse Worker - Forklift Driver

Operate an industrial forklift to perform material handling assignments. Identify and transport material to and from storage areas and loading dock. Enter inventory changes directly into company software.

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas in a safe and efficient manner.
• Loading and unloading trucks with materials or products.
• Performing quality checks on incoming and outgoing materials.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Ensuring that the forklift is clean and well-maintained.
• Following all safety guidelines and procedures to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Communicating with other employees and supervisors to maintain an organized work environment.
• Assisting with other warehouse or manufacturing tasks as needed.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform quality checks on materials
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with other employees and supervisors
• Knowledge of safety procedures and ability to follow them at all times
• Willingness to assist with other warehouse or manufacturing tasks as needed
• Overall, the Forklift Operator role is an essential part of our operations team, helping to move materials and products around our warehouse or manufacturing facility in a safe and efficient manner. The ideal candidate for this role should have experience operating a forklift, knowledge of safety procedures, and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devices.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment
• Responsible for keeping the hopper full of compound
• Examine visually, weigh and measure components created from equipment as quality checks to ensure machines are producing according to company specifications, adjusting as need
• Communicate, train and work with co-workers, shift supervisors and others to take care of complications as soon as they arise
• Grind scrap material
• Assist in maintaining a safe and healthful workplace by keeping work area clean, organized and free of hazards
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 1-2 years of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions
• Must be experienced in Excel and other similar software
• Ability to read and write simple statements and perform arithmetic calculations with fractions and decimals

• High school diploma, GED (preferred but not required)
• Documented US work authorization
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Successful candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment background check.

• Able to endure working in a manufacturing environment with inside excessive hot and cold temperatures, able to tolerate exposure to dust and noise.
• Prolonged standing on concrete floors; Frequent walking; Occasional bending and squatting
• Must be able to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis