Shipping - Forklift Operator

Jam•Southaven, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JAM Industries is seeking a certified Forklift Operator to join their team. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for the safe operation of forklift equipment while transporting material and performing pre-equipment inspections. This role may involve manual loading and unloading of materials, and assisting in other departments such as shipping and inventory as business needs require.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 to 6 months experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
At least 1 year experience driving a forklift, and have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
Detailed oriented and able to accurately read purchase orders, packing lists, and/or assimilate verbal work instructions.
High School Diploma or a GED.
Demonstrated organizational ability and follow-through.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team as well as autonomously.
Basic excel experience.
Comfortable communicating verbally and via email.

Responsibilities

Moves, controls, devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service and shipping areas.
Organizes and secures materials where balance sacks, pallets, and other materials are stored.
Performs routine pre inspection on equipment to ensure its working properly.
Manually loads or unloads material from pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
Receives inventory when required, responsible for receipt of daily inbound and return items.
Ensures count accuracy of items to ensure all items are received or returned are in satisfactory condition.
Consults with and works with managers, supervisors, employees, and vendors to coordinate loading and unloading operations.
Compiles and maintains quantity, type, and value of material, merchandise, or supplies stocked in inventory.
Counts material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and posts totals to inventory manually or using computer.
Demonstrates responsibility and compliance with all safety and quality policies and standards.
May assist other departments as needed.