Warehouse Associate-Forklift Operator

LOGISTEED America, INC•Jackson, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator reports to LOGISTEED America, Inc. Warehouse Team Lead. This role will primarily require the ability to perform an array of functions that may include with the use of manual and/or motorized power equipment receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse. The successful candidate in this position will possess skills and experience which include knowledge of warehouse logistics, forklift operations, basic office, and customer service skills. This position requires excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task along with the knowledge to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations and warehouse environment while positively contributing to the success of the team. Maintain inventory accuracy by established target inventory discrepancy ratio. Safely store freight and product in an organized and orderly fashion. Identify, document and immediately report damage to freight, product, vehicles or facilities to management and/or supervision. Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory. Read and comprehend SOP’s, work instructions, email and documents; measure and count accurately; write legibly. Follow established procedures and meet or exceed safety, quality and productivity standards.

Requirements

Knowledge of warehouse logistics
Forklift operations
Basic office skills
Customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to produce accurate workflow in a fast-paced, high-pressure freight forwarding operations and warehouse environment
Ethical with sound business judgement
Possesses a passion to help team members
Strong customer relations
Detail-oriented
Reliable, follows through on commitments
Strong process and planning orientation
Goal-oriented, task driven
Enjoys being part of a team as well as leading one
Balances team’s needs with goals of organization
Outstanding written, verbal, presentation and organization communication skills
Must be able to read, write and count
Ability to work independently and in support of the team
Ability to review work area and determine requirements.
Ability to use Scanners and printers and follow all SOPS
Ability to use radio (if applicable) to coordinate trailer movements with switcher to designated docks
Ability to identify, document, and report damage to parts and trailers to supervision
Ability to lock out trailers, load and unload parts racks, and pack materials into cages according to SOPs
Ability to work in fast paced warehouse environment around moving powered industrial equipment
Attendance at assigned work facility
One year of work experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment, automotive preferred
Must be able to read, write and count
Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal of the warehouse
Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Ability to travel if needed for business necessity
Ability to read, analyze and interpret pick/selection/put-away orders
Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive work orders
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must pass drug and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience preferred
Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel
International air and ocean transportation, import/brokerage and export experience are a plus.
Experience handling oversize / heavy freight (5,000 lbs. – 20,000 lbs.) is a plus
Working knowledge of 5S and Lean Concepts
Experience with WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) is a plus
Proven strong business acumen

Responsibilities

Safely store freight and product in an organized and orderly fashion
Identify, document and immediately report damage to freight, product, vehicles or facilities to management and/or supervision
Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording location of inventory.
Read and comprehend SOP’s, work instructions, email and documents; measure and count accurately; write legibly
Follow established procedures and meet or exceed safety, quality and productivity standards
Performing tasks safely
Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
Abiding by all Federal. State, Local safety regulations and OSHA rules and LOGISTEED America, Inc. safety practices
Meeting established procedures and productivity, safety and quality standards
Meets attendance & punctuality standards – please remember that attendance at facility is required 99% of the time
Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment around moving powered industrial equipment, trucks, vehicles and pedestrians
Work independently as well as professionally with all support team members, customers, and service providers
Safely operate forklifts and other types of materials handling equipment
Perform & document forklift safety inspections
Safely load / unload trucks, trailers, and ocean containers
Accurately weigh, measure and document export freight shipments
Re-package, re-palletize, crate and uncrate freight as directed
Accurately pick and pull orders
Create and/or retrieve bill of ladings, shipping documents and labels
Arrange transport of local and regional shipments. Follow up to assure timely pick-ups and/or deliveries.
Accurately process small parcel shipments (UPS / FedEx)
Accurate inventory control and cycle counting
Inspect and re-package freight and individual parts per customer specifications
Monitor offsite loading, unloading and installation activities
Maintain a safe, secure, clean and orderly warehouse
Continuously review condition of work areas and suggest / implement corrective actions and improvements
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
Conduct daily forklift checks and inspections
Use Scanners and printers and follow all SOPS
Use radio (if applicable) to coordinate trailer movements with switcher to designated docks
Retrieve bill of ladings, shippers and master labels from the trailer and verify parts match
Identify, document, and report damage to parts and trailers to supervision
Lock out trailers, load and unload parts racks, and pack materials into cages according to SOPs
Work in fast paced warehouse environment around moving powered industrial equipment
Attendance at assigned work facility
Coordinated with Shipping Clerk and Receiving Clerk to dock trailers, unload shipments, and ship products by loading trucks.
Fulfilled company orders by using Pick-n-Pull system and computer to locate needed products, bring them down from racks, and assemble them into a crate.
Sorted offloaded materials, packaged them onto secure pallets, lifted them onto racks, and documented their warehouse locations.
Assisted in onboarding, training, and mentoring new warehouse forklift drivers on pallet jacks, and counterbalanced forklift trucks.
Re-package, re-palletize, crate and uncrate freight as directed
Accurately and efficiently pick and pull orders
Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders using current technology and processes.
Re-stock inventory manually or with warehouse equipment
Documents materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
Receives credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock.
Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
Ensure orders are properly wrapped/packed/processed before loading onto trucks
Documents product shipment by recording units shipped.
Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections; making operator repairs.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by Lead or Manager
Perform other duties as assigned