Warehouse Forklift Operator (Material Handler)
About The Position
The Forklift Operator / Material Handler is responsible for the accurate and timely movement, storage, and staging of materials that support warehouse and production operations. The role ensures work order picking, inventory transactions, and material handling activities are completed in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and quality procedures. The position operates in a temperature-controlled warehouse with racked storage systems, moderate to heavy forklift traffic, and moderate noise levels. The employee must be flexible with shifts, work Saturdays, and work overtime.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience operating forklifts, including sit-down, stand-up, and other lift types.
- Basic to intermediate understanding of inventory control practices.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and basic computer applications such as MS Office.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
- Solid math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Good judgment and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks in a warehouse environment.
- Flexibility to work shifts, Saturdays, and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in warehouse operations, material handling, or work order picking.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe work environment and comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, company safety rules, cGMPs, and SOPs.
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Pick, check, count, and transfer materials accurately based on work orders, production requirements, or shipping instructions.
- Transport inbound and outbound materials to designated staging or storage locations.
- Verify inbound, returned, or relabeled materials for proper identification and correct storage location.
- Perform inventory transactions using warehouse management systems, RF scanners, and/or computers in a timely and accurate manner.
- Support cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation activities to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Help maintain the warehouse location system and organize materials appropriately.
- Follow warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures.
- Support inventory investigations and resolve discrepancies as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
