Standup forklift operator - Michigan

Alternative Staffing•New Boston, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our client in New Boston, MI is in need of warehouse workers on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts. These are 8-hour shifts, 5-6 days per week rotating schedule, $20 per hour. Candidates will be responsible under general supervision: Monitor production line inventory and strategically replenish materials in an extremely fast paced production environment. Load outgoing shipments according to established policies and procedures. Transfer goods to designated locations with proper documentation and authorization. Operation of Stand-Up Counterbalanced double reach truck is required to perform job functions. Assist in plant operations as needed in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, including policies related to food safety and quality.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent.
One year of experience operating material handling equipment and handheld scanner in a manufacturing environment; or six months of manufacturing/production experience and completion of fork truck safety and operation training program.
Experienced operator of material handling equipment (stand-up forklift, pallet jack, manual pallet jack, etc.
Ability to repeated lift and/or push or pull/reach above shoulder height heavy objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.
Ability to read, write and count in order to correctly fill orders and conduct accurate inventory.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience operating material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.
One year of experience operating a handheld scanner for inventory record maintenance.

Responsibilities

Complete all required AIB food safety and quality modules on an annual basis or within one year from start date.
Safely operate the following equipment Stand-Up Counterbalanced double reach truck, electric rider pallet jack.
Adheres to all company safety and quality standards and procedures identified in the areas covering GMP’s HACCP, FDA, OSHA, AIB and BRC.
Pick and Stage customer orders, load outgoing shipments while documenting inventory movements, expiration & lot/serial numbers using handheld scanners.
Strategically plan, stage and continually replenish materials in an extremely fast paced production environment, while documenting inventory movements, expiration date & lot/serial with handheld scanner.
Clean and maintain warehouse areas.
Follow FIFO (First In-First Out) inventory control practices for shipping and production needs, while monitoring expiration dates.
Transfer finished goods from production lines to storage locations while documenting inventory movements, expiration & lot/serial numbers using handheld scanners.
Perform inventory adjustments using cycle count functionality in handheld scanner.
Participate in physical inventory counts
Assist other departments with pick-ups and deliveries.
General Warehouse Operations.