Fork Lift Operator

Sensient

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About The Position

Sensient Technologies is hiring a Fork Lift Operator for its growing Natural Color Conversion team. The role coordinates the movement of products throughout the facility to support a consistent flow of materials. The operator handles shipping and receiving, freight preparation, inventory management, recordkeeping, and warehouse safety and procedures. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime possible any day, including weekends, as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior warehouse operations and inventory management experience.
• 3–5 years of inventory operations and forklift experience, including Reach, Stand, and Sit forklifts.
• Ability to work overtime any day, including Saturday and Sunday, as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to label, weigh, and measure freight and document damaged or misrouted shipments.

Nice To Haves

• AS400 operation experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight from vehicles and containers, including at the docks.
• Maintain and manage inventory to maximize storage capacity, respond to emergency material requests, and manage disposal inventory.
• Operate a forklift for Shipping and Receiving.
• Enter, maintain, and update computer inventory records to provide accurate, real-time inventory information.
• Maintain inventory according to housekeeping and stock maintenance guidelines and achieve and maintain inventory accuracy of 95% or higher.
• Manage the inventory, rotation, and inspection of freight held in the warehouse.
• Label shipments and products.
• Complete required documentation and prepare shipments and boxes for shipping.
• Work closely with Inventory Control, the Warehouse Operations Supervisor, and the Warehouse Operations Manager to learn warehouse responsibilities and ensure procedures are followed according to ISO 9001 and safety standards.
• Label, weigh, and measure freight, and record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports.

Benefits

• Excellent pay and benefits from day one.
• Safe work environment and support from the management team.
• Thorough training during onboarding and beyond.
• Company-furnished uniforms and safety equipment, including hairnets, beard covers, dust masks, lifting belts, and respirators as needed.
• Comprehensive benefits program supporting employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED