Warehouse Forklift Specialist

MACNY's Job Board•Village of New York Mills, NY

11d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Fountainhead Group is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Specialist to support our fast-paced warehouse and manufacturing operations. As a key member of our warehouse team, you’ll be responsible for safely loading and unloading trucks, moving raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility, and operating a variety of lift equipment—all while keeping safety and efficiency top of mind. This is a full-time, 2nd shift role.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Minimum of 2 years’ experience operating lift equipment in a warehouse setting
Computer literate
Able to communicate, read and write in English
Able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time
Self-starter with strong attention to detail, safety and be able to prioritize and adapt to daily tasks
Must work well with others in a team setting and follow directions from supervisors
Must have a strong attendance record

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of warehouse tablets and scanners

Responsibilities

Perform daily forklift inspections and report deficiencies to facility manager
Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times.
Use on a daily basis inventory management software on a tablet or scanner to move inventory throughout the facility
Properly and safely stack or place raw materials and finished products in racking or designated stack zones.
Ensure product being stored or loaded for transport is in saleable condition or properly secured to a pallet for storage
Ensure product being shipped and stored is properly identified with either shipping tags or storage tags
Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks in a timely and safe manner
Stage product for shipping or QC inspection
Keep manufacturing facilities properly stocked with needed product for current production run
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and warehouse daily
Work as assigned on special projects as needed
Participate in annual inventory