Forklift Operator I

Kenco • Olive Branch, MS

7d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating powered industrial equipment to move, load, unload, and stack products in preparation for shipping and receiving and to meet customer needs. The role may use standard sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment. Duties also include using equipment to scan products and print labels, completing paperwork, operating inventory management systems, following product rotation procedures, and performing cycle counts. The operator conducts daily forklift safety inspections, helps keep the facility ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer inspections, communicates incidents to a supervisor, and may perform housekeeping and other tasks as assigned. This position is not expected to travel.

Requirements

• At least two years of prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass a background check and drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment, including sit-down or stand-up forklifts, clamp equipment, and picker equipment.
• Load, unload, and store products or materials.
• Stack or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan products and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Follow product rotation procedures.
• Complete cycle counts as required.
• Perform daily forklift safety inspections using the Safety Checklist.
• Keep the facility inspection-ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report incidents to a supervisor.
• Perform housekeeping duties and other tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including HSA, HRA, and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accidental injury coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off, approximately two weeks, accruing from the first day of employment
• Ten employer-paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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