Fork Lift Operator - Temporary Employee - N. Plant

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Ochlocknee, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Temporary Forklift Operator A is responsible for ensuring finished product is correctly and safely loaded for shipment by operating a forklift to load freight for outbound shipment. This role involves managing applicable warehouses and outside storage areas, performing pre-operational equipment checks, and monitoring forklift performance. The operator is also responsible for receiving inbound items, ensuring proper storage, matching items to the Bill of Lading (BOL), correctly placarding items for inventory, and accurately filling out inventory pallet and inventory sheets, as well as handling damaged inventory. Maintaining a clean and clutter-free work area and adhering to all safety rules and regulations are also key aspects of the position. The role requires acting in accordance with WE CARE principles and participating in improvement activities, along with other actions to satisfy company goals, processes, procedures, and uphold Oil-Dri values.

Requirements

Must meet assessment requirements.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.
Must be able to effectively communicate with team leader, shipping/receiving clerks, scheduler, supervisors, customers, drivers, etc.
Possess ability to read and accurately interpret bills of lading.
Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.
Must be able to sit on forklift throughout shift.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
Bending reaching, twisting, stooping, walking and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.
Good sight and hearing to avoid hazard.
Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.
Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
Stay within the allotted time frame for outbound shipments.
Assess the Bill of Lading (BOL) to determine customers order correctly.
Receive inbound items and ensure proper storage of those items, matching items to BOL.
Manage applicable warehouses and outside storage areas.
Correctly placard items for inventory, correctly fill out inventory pallet and inventory sheets and damage inventory.
Stack or restack product onto pallets as needed.
Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors forklift performance and gauges during operation.
Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
Follows all safety rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Must act in accordance with WE CARE and participate in improvement activities.
Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.