ITO CANS

CANPACK Group•Olyphant, PA

About The Position

The Industrial Forklift Operator handles inbound and outbound products and moves, locates, relocates, stacks, and counts stock throughout the warehouse. The role uses forklifts and other material-handling equipment to receive and ship goods, fulfill distribution orders, maintain inventory accuracy, and transport materials to production. The operator also performs general warehouse work and follows plant GMP, BRC, ISO, safety, and quality requirements. The position is identified as an A crew role with a 7am–7pm schedule. Work takes place in a manufacturing environment that can become very hot depending on the weather and involves mobility across an expansive manufacturing area. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of forklift experience.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Basic working knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility and interest in growing with the organization.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent lifting and pushing or pulling of loads weighing up to 25 pounds, and frequent standing, walking, and sitting.
Required visual abilities include near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; ability to understand conversational speech; sense of touch; ability to wear required personal protective equipment; and mobility to cover an expansive manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical degree preferred.
Forklift experience with propane, gas, or diesel equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect forklifts and other handling equipment before work, record pre-use checks, and report faults or breakdowns to the Forklift Lead.
Check delivered quantities and the condition of goods, accurately recording information on receiving forms.
Unload incoming goods, packaging, raw materials, and other items and place them in assigned locations using a forklift.
Complete distribution orders in accordance with quality standards and instructions.
Secure and correctly label product pallets for transit.
Load goods and materials onto trucks in accordance with work security regulations and instructions.
Move stock throughout the warehouse according to instructions.
Use SAP RFID scanning equipment and assigned tasks to maintain inventory accuracy, and coordinate to ensure RF monitors are working properly.
Transport materials to production in accordance with FIFO procedures.
Operate a low-lift pallet truck when needed for loading, such as sea containers.
Clean forklifts and other handling equipment in accordance with ISO and BRC standards.
Perform general warehouse duties, including housekeeping in the warehouse and surrounding grounds, when a forklift is not required.
Select and sort packaging materials when required and assist with stock take.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of CP systems, including internal audits as required.
Safely exchange forklift gas cylinders, refill fuel tanks, or replace or recharge batteries, as applicable.
Adhere to plant GMP and BRC requirements.
Perform other duties reasonably corresponding with the role.