Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
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Job Description:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, components, and finished goods throughout the facility. This position operates various material handling equipment, including sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks, while supporting receiving, staging, line supply, shipping, warehouse organization, and inventory control activities. The Forklift Operator must maintain compliance with all company safety policies, GMP requirements, and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks in accordance with company safety procedures.
- Load, unload, transport, and store materials, components, and finished products throughout the facility.
- Accurately utilize inventory management and barcode scanning systems to track material movements and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Perform duties within Receiving, Staging, General Warehouse, Line Supply, Shipping, Mezzanine, and Clean-Up areas as assigned.
- Unload incoming shipments and verify components by identifying, counting, and inspecting components upon receipt.
- Properly label, ticket, and store materials in designated warehouse locations.
- Transport materials from warehouse storage or shuttle locations to production and staging areas.
- Supply production lines with the correct components and return unused components to inventory.
- Move palletized finished goods from production areas to shipping locations.
- Prepare, verify, and load customer shipments according to shipping documentation and company procedures.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Follow all Health & Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company policies.
- Assist with warehouse clean-up and other duties as assigned by management.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong forklift operation and material handling skills.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of inventory control and barcode scanning systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and shipping documentation.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet production schedules.
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Reliable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
Experience and/or Education:
- Minimum of 2 years forklift experience
- Experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, and pallet jacks required
- Preferred experience working with chemicals, chemical products and GMP facility.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Must be able to successfully pass both written and driving tests.