Forklift Operator II

LanceSoft•Sparks, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for loading and unloading trucks and moving approved inventories of raw materials, active ingredients, and finished products to designated areas. The role promotes a Safety-First culture, maintains warehouse housekeeping, follows site storage and segregation policies, and supports accurate inventory through proper warehousing practices and reporting of physical material movements. The employee follows site procedures and standard operating procedures and may propose improvements to site operations. The position supports shipping to customers, receiving from vendors and other client sites, and production movements. It includes completing warehouse requisition paperwork by lot number and quantity, maintaining FIFO practices, checking material and shipment details, inspecting equipment, and assisting with cycle counts and annual physical inventories. The operator must follow applicable transport and regulatory requirements for outbound domestic and export shipments, complete required training, use SAP for inventory and shipment activities, and carry out warehouse shutdown procedures. The operator may back up shipping and receiving activities and the Warehouse Assistant and/or Supervisor as needed. This is a 100% onsite assignment in Tifton, Georgia, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The assignment is listed as 12+ months. The employer states that it will provide forklift certification after hire, even if the candidate already holds forklift certification. Additional medical screening and a drug screening are required and are initiated by the client.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–5 years of warehouse and forklift experience.
Experience in a warehouse or production environment, including shipping and receiving activities.
Good math and communication skills.
Good physical condition and ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work onsite in Tifton, Georgia.
Ability to complete required medical and drug screenings.
Forklift certification will be provided after hire; prior certification is not required.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks for customer shipments, vendor and inter-site receipts, and production movements.
Complete warehouse requisition paperwork showing lot numbers and quantities for movements between storage locations.
Follow FIFO practices when moving materials between storage locations or sites.
Maintain a clean and orderly warehouse and follow client storage and segregation policies.
Ensure outbound domestic and export activity complies with applicable DOT, IMDG, IATA, and FIFRA transport and regulatory requirements.
Inspect the forklift daily and complete or report required paperwork concerning the condition of the forklift and other equipment.
Assist with periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories, and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies.
Verify product appearance and condition, article number and description, lot numbers and quantities against shipping paperwork, and shipment seals.
Complete required FIFRA and DOT training on time.
Review inventory status and availability in SAP; troubleshoot inventory issues; and print or update receipt and shipment information in SAP with minimal support.
Complete daily warehouse shutdown procedures.
Provide backup for shipping and receiving activities and, as needed, the Warehouse Assistant and/or Supervisor.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Suggest improvements to site procedures and operations.