Forklift Operator, Non Formula

Premier Staffing Solution•Glenn Allen, VA

About The Position

Transport incoming freight from staging areas into inventory and place products in the appropriate warehouse slots and multi-level racks within the assigned area. Replenish and restock pick slots in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with all safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality requirements. Maintain efficient production flow and work collaboratively as a team member within the department and organization. Perform additional duties as assigned to support company operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
6-12 months of experience in a warehouse environment
Completion of forklift and power jack training with certification
Frequent bending and twisting
Prolonged standing and sitting
Ability to lift and move materials as required

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of warehouse experience
Experience operating a forklift in a foodservice industry environment

Responsibilities

Review daily work schedule and prepare for operations.
Perform safety checks on equipment.
Obtain necessary supplies to complete assigned tasks.
Work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions.
Locate incoming freight in staging areas and perform count verification.
Transport freight to the appropriate storage area using a forklift, hi-lift, or power jack.
Inspect items for damage and perform temperature and quality checks.
Take appropriate corrective action when needed.
Locate the proper storage slot and place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items as required.
Enter product data and storage locations into a radio frequency (RF) unit or handheld device.
Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to next day work orders.
Rotate date-sensitive inventory according to FIFO practices and remove outdated products per company policy.
Distribute overstocked items to available temporary storage locations.
Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and packing materials to designated areas.
Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack them, and transport to proper storage using a pallet jack or forklift.
Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace them with fully charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
Secure all equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of each shift.
Perform other related duties as assigned.