Stand Up Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Solenis•Florence, KY

3d•$47,950 - $70,323•Onsite

About The Position

Solenis is a global provider of water and hygiene solutions, with manufacturing facilities around the world and more than 23,000 employees in over 160 countries. The Stand-Up Forklift Operator safely and accurately receives, transports, and ships materials and finished goods in compliance with safety requirements and standard operating procedures. The role supports Production by completing warehouse tasks accurately, efficiently, and on time. The position involves operating warehouse equipment and inventory devices; moving finished goods from packaging lines and delivering raw materials to those lines; loading trailers and preparing bills of lading; receiving, inspecting, and storing incoming materials; monitoring bulk-load unloading; completing cycle counts; inspecting and processing returned goods; and maintaining clean, safe work areas and equipment. The operator reports equipment defects and safety concerns and may assist in other warehouse or production areas as directed. This is an onsite, second-shift position. The expected compensation range is $47,950.00–$70,323.00, plus discretionary bonuses. Eligible full-time employees may enroll in the benefits package on their first day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment.
Completed forklift training.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds several times each day.
Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time and perform repetitive bending and stretching daily.
Ability to take and follow directions and maintain organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak and understand English.
High-school-level mathematical problem-solving ability and strong analytical, problem-solving, and creative skills.
Reliable, punctual, and productive while following established procedures and policies; able to work for extended periods without direct supervision.
Ability to use and maintain PPE and follow PPE policies; wearing contact lenses is prohibited.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, action orientation, and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate warehouse equipment and inventory management devices.
Remove finished-product pallets from packaging lines promptly and move them to designated areas.
Deliver raw materials to packaging lines in time to prevent production interruptions.
Load finished-goods pallets into trailers to maximize safe transport and minimize product damage; prepare accurate, timely bills of lading.
Follow standard operating procedures for receiving, loading, and unloading trucks, as well as company policies and regulations.
Inspect finished goods for quality and accuracy while scanning and transferring them to the finished-goods warehouse in accordance with verification procedures.
Maintain equipment condition and performance and report mechanical defects immediately.
Clean shipping and receiving areas, equipment, and forklifts daily or weekly as required.
Receive, count, identify, and inspect incoming goods using purchase orders or purchase-order requests, and work with the supervisor to reconcile records with goods physically received.
Monitor incoming bulk loads to ensure safe unloading and transfer into bulk storage tanks.
Prepare incoming packaging components and raw materials for storage, using space efficiently or as directed.
Maintain completed receiving records, including freight bills, packing lists, and purchase orders, and provide them to the supervisor.
Conduct daily cycle counts and search storage locations to ensure accurate inventory counts.
Inspect returned goods for product and packaging quality and follow Product Disposition Form instructions regarding restocking.
Assist with reworking returned products, including inspecting, relabeling, repouring, or repacking materials for customer orders.
Follow safety procedures for handling raw materials and heavy loads, use PPE as required, and report unsafe procedures, methods, or equipment to the supervisor.
Assist in other warehouse or production areas as directed by the supervisor.