The Forklift Operator is responsible for preparing and shipping outgoing shipments, organizing inventory for easy retrieval, and documenting inventory damage. The role supports manufacturing by placing raw materials or products into machines, packing finished products, organizing products for shipment, and checking equipment and products for quality. The position schedules shipments and plans logistics to ensure adequate storage space for incoming production items. It uses a Radio Frequency (RF) scanner to pick orders from inventory locations while maintaining production pace and a standard number of picks per hour. The operator checks, verifies, and fills customer orders; selects and loads finished goods into trailers according to purchase orders; inspects products for defects or damage; and ships orders accurately. Additional duties include receiving, registering, and distributing deliveries and internal packages or letters; preparing shipping reports; resolving shipping issues and customer complaints; operating forklifts and handling items as necessary; organizing warehouse space and maintaining inventory; ensuring palletizing equipment and stretch wrappers operate efficiently and have needed supplies; and maintaining accurate records and logs.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED