Forklift Operator

International Vitamin Corporation•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for performing the physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, and distributing of products, materials, parts, supplies, and equipment, working closely with Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, and Transport Carriers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
1-3 Years’ forklift/material handling experience within a manufacturing warehouse environment
Strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new skills is a requirement.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English; comprehend SOP’s, Batch Records and training documents.
A team player who works well with others.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Ability to lift 50lbs consistently throughout the day
Ability to safely operate powered equipment including sit down and standup forklifts and electric pallet jacks.
Ability to perform basic computer transactions.
Must foster and display a positive attitude towards teamwork and professionalism

Responsibilities

Responsible for all material movements within the Shipping-Receiving Dock/Warehouse.
Responsible for loading and unloading trucks in Shipping/Receiving.
Ensures accurate and timely completion of all logs and all cGMP documentation.
Maintain and complete accurate and timely paperwork such as, pull sheets, time sheets, inventory movements, receiving and shipping logbooks, cGMP documentation.
Fill out daily forklift inspection reports.
Gathers all information regarding inventory movements, manufacturing demands, shipped and received items.
Assist in resolving inventory movement, over, short, and damaged (OS&D), scheduling, and delivering issues.
Complete all end of shift reports, duties and cleaning.
Safely operate power equipment such as (but not limited to) forklift, hand tools, and other devices operated in a warehouse environment (i.e., electric jacks, sit down, stand ups, and cherry picker forklifts for applicable area(s))
Process paperwork and utilize company ERP system to perform inventory transactions completing all necessary paperwork
Work efficiently to drive process reliability and reduce down-time.
Assist with training new employees when necessary.
Cross train and assist in other areas to support business needs.
Responsible for maintaining a neat, clean and safe working environment at all times and notifies supervisor immediately of any safety concerns, accidents or injuries are observed.
Understands and adheres to all cGMP and FDA regulations.
Identifies and reports any quality issues to supervisor or quality department.
Understands and adheres to all Company policies, procedures, SOPs and Safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
Other duties as assigned.