Forklift Operator - Material Handler III 2nd Shift

Ajinomoto Foods North America•Oakland, MS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary Load and/or unload trucks. Receive, check, store, count and distribute inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures and methods

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3-4 years of warehouse, manufacturing or production experience
One year of shift lead experience with sound, effective communication skills
Current Forklift certification
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements
Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals
Accurately complete all necessary paperwork
Manage day to day inventory levels
Periodic inventories
Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated to this process
Stacks and arranges product on pallets
Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead
Operates electric forklifts and palletjacks
Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to –25 degrees
General support of production
Required to wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company