General Forklift - Front Half Days

ID Logistics US•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The General Forklift operator loads, unloads, moves, stocks, and stages products and materials using powered industrial equipment. The role includes receiving inbound shipments, placing products in storage, preparing outbound shipments, moving products into rail cars, trailers, or containers, and maintaining accurate inventory records and product rotation. The operator is responsible for safe, efficient equipment use, shipment accuracy, product condition, and following customer instructions and company procedures. The position coordinates with other departments, particularly Customer Service, Transportation, and Maintenance. It also involves housekeeping, safety practices, compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, reporting unsafe conditions and quality variances, assisting with physical inventories, and performing other duties as assigned. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday: Sunday through Tuesday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pay is $20.00 plus shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, three or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications, such as OSHA or company certifications.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment, such as protective footwear, protective eyewear, and gloves, in accordance with safety policies.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Inspect assigned equipment daily.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
Unload inbound shipments safely and move products to storage locations.
Stack and store products in appropriate areas.
Pull and prepare products for shipment, verifying the exact number and types of products loaded and shipped.
Move products from staging or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged; report quality variances.
Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security.
Assist with physical inventories.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Follow customer requirements and other instructions to ensure accurate load counts, product stability, and safe loading and unloading.
Coordinate as necessary with other departments and functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation, and Maintenance.
Follow good housekeeping practices, including the clean-as-you-go process.
Conduct operations and use equipment in a manner that promotes safety; report unsafe conditions that cannot be self-corrected to the leadership team.
Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report observed noncompliance.
Observe company safety rules and assist with their enforcement as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.