About the position
The Warehouse/Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the warehousing process, which encompasses a variety of tasks including unloading, storing, loading, and transporting materials and finished goods. This position is essential for maintaining accurate records and ensuring inventory security. The operator is responsible for facilitating customer satisfaction by efficiently operating equipment and meeting process needs in a safe and timely manner to fulfill delivery commitments. The role requires a keen eye for quality, as the operator must visually inspect materials, products, tools, and equipment for any quality issues and respond according to established corrective procedures. In addition to the core responsibilities, the Warehouse/Forklift Operator participates in safety and good housekeeping programs established within the plant. Adherence to both internal and external rules and regulations regarding environmental stewardship is critical, as is the ability to respond to environmental emergencies safely and promptly. The operator will utilize material handling equipment to manually transport, load, store, re-stack, and consolidate finished goods for warehousing, fabricating, and shipping purposes. The position also involves performing operator inspections of material handling equipment at the beginning of each shift, checking fluid levels, and ensuring that all systems are functioning correctly. The operator is responsible for completing daily vehicle inspection forms and maintaining records and reports related to their activities, including load tickets and storing sheets. They will visually inspect and prepare rail cars and trucks prior to loading, ensuring that the correct products and quantities are loaded and that all safety regulations are met. The operator will also assist with physical inventories and bay audits as assigned, ensuring that all materials are stored in designated areas as required. Overall, the Warehouse/Forklift Operator must be proactive in notifying the appropriate personnel of any operational issues, repairs needed, or other problems that may affect the completion of assigned tasks. This position requires a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in all aspects of the warehousing process.
Responsibilities
- Unload, store, load, and transport materials and finished goods.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure inventory security.
- Visually inspect materials, products, tools, and equipment for quality issues.
- Participate in safety and good housekeeping programs within the plant.
- Adhere to environmental regulations and respond to emergencies safely.
- Operate material handling equipment and manually transport goods as needed.
- Perform operator inspections of material handling equipment on each shift.
- Complete daily vehicle inspection forms and maintain records and reports.
- Prepare rail cars and trucks for loading, ensuring correct products and quantities are loaded.
- Assist with physical inventories and bay audits as assigned.
- Notify appropriate personnel of any operational issues or needed repairs.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Possess valid forklift driver certification.
- Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be drug and alcohol free.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment.
- Basic mathematical calculation skills are required.
- Ability to secure and maintain forklift driver's license.
Nice-to-haves
- Kansas Work Ready Certificate - preferred
