Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Home Market Foods•Norwood, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Home Market Foods is seeking a reliable, experienced, safety-focused Warehouse Forklift Operator for its Norwood, Massachusetts facility. The role processes receipts, storage, and shipments of finished goods and raw materials; stages materials for production; moves materials to and from the production floor; and maintains safety and food-safety standards in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The position requires working in cold conditions and standing for extended periods. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional scheduled Saturday work. Compensation is $20.00 per hour plus overtime. Actual compensation may depend on experience, skills, education, geographic considerations, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of experience in shipping and receiving.
Experience putting away and retrieving pallets in racked warehouses.
Experience loading and unloading trucks.
Familiarity with warehouse documentation and processing requirements.
Average computer skills and knowledge of ERP systems.
Knowledge of manufacturing inventory management systems.
Ability to read, write, and follow directions in English.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and extended periods in a cold environment.
Good vision.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or certified to operate forklifts, specifically stand-up forklifts, and other warehouse equipment.
Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Off-load inbound freight and maintain written transaction documentation.
Verify inbound freight bills and sign for materials.
Post receipts and product movements in the NAV ERP system.
Stage materials for manufacturing lines to help prevent production interruptions due to material shortages.
Store or ship finished goods from designated production areas.
Receive returns from production and re-rack materials as needed.
Notify the Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Supervisor to inspect incoming products.
Rotate product date codes during picking operations.
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Maintain safety and sanitation standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.