Stand Up Forklift Operator 1st shift

Diversey•Florence, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Solenis is a global provider of water and hygiene solutions, with more than 23,000 employees and 78 manufacturing facilities worldwide. The Stand-Up Forklift Operator safely and accurately receives, transports, stores, and ships materials and finished goods in support of the Production team. The work must be completed accurately, efficiently, on time, and in compliance with safety requirements, company policies, and standard operating procedures. The operator uses warehouse equipment and inventory-management devices to move finished products from packaging lines, deliver raw materials to lines, load trailers, receive and inspect incoming goods, and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records. The role also includes monitoring bulk-material transfers, conducting cycle counts, inspecting returned goods, assisting with product rework, maintaining equipment and warehouse areas, and following applicable PPE and safety procedures. The position is onsite and designated as first shift.

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.
Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching daily.
Must be able to take and follow directions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be able to speak and understand English.
Ability to solve mathematical problems at the high-school level.
High degree of analysis, problem-solving, and creativity.
Demonstrated honesty and integrity, including being truthful, keeping confidences, admitting mistakes, and working without direct supervision for extended periods.
Reliability, including punctuality, productivity, and adherence to procedures and policies.
Action-oriented approach and willingness to work hard and take on challenges.
Ability to cooperate with coworkers, support team goals, and resolve disagreements collaboratively.
Must comply with PPE policies and rules; wearing contact lenses is prohibited.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate warehouse equipment and inventory-management devices.
Remove finished-product pallets from packaging lines and move them to designated areas in a timely manner.
Deliver raw materials to packaging lines to help prevent production stoppages.
Load finished-goods pallets into trailers to support safe transport and minimize product damage.
Create accurate and timely Bills of Lading.
Follow SOPs for receiving, loading, and unloading trucks, as well as company policies and regulations.
Inspect finished goods for quality and accuracy while scanning and loading them for transfer to the finished-goods warehouse, following verification SOPs.
Maintain equipment in good condition, monitor performance, and promptly report mechanical defects.
Clean shipping and receiving areas and equipment, including forklifts, according to daily or weekly requirements.
Receive, count, identify, and inspect incoming goods using purchase orders or purchase requests as guides.
Work with the supervisor to adjust purchase orders or purchase requests to match 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 and submit receiving documentation, including freight bills, packing lists, and purchase orders, 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 for restocking.
Assist with returned-product rework, 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 notify the supervisor of unsafe or questionable conditions.
Assist in other warehouse or production areas as directed by the supervisor.