Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, staging, storing, and transporting raw materials, componentry, supplies, and finished products throughout the facility. The Forklift Operator supports warehouse and production operations by ensuring materials are available in the required areas while maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment. 

Responsibilities -  Core

• Safely move merchandise, raw materials, componentry, supplies, and finished products throughout the facility using powered industrial equipment, manual equipment, and by hand when necessary.
• Operate stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks and transport products and materials to designated buildings or areas for production, storage, disposal, or recycling.
• Perform staging of components and materials for production and Filling operations.
• Pull orders and load trucks for Shipping as needed.
• Unload and put away pallets and materials for Receiving as needed.
• Perform material transfers and inventory movements using RF scanners.
• Operate pallet-wrapping equipment to provide a secure seal on finished goods.
• Stage and remove damaged or unusable pallets from production areas.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including locating and moving materials as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in assigned warehouse, production, and work areas.
• Maintain all assigned equipment in a clean, safe, and good working condition.
• Identify and promptly report safety, equipment, mechanical, material, or operational concerns to the appropriate Coordinator, Lead, Manager, or other member of leadership.
• Report all accidents and incidents promptly to the appropriate member of leadership.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with others, both in person and through radio or other electronic devices.
• Comply with all Company safety and compliance standards, including applicable OSHA, FDA, GMP, hazardous material, and Cohere Beauty requirements.
• Participate in special projects and provide support to other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform all work onsite.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities – PreWeigh Specific 

In addition to the core responsibilities above, Forklift Operators assigned to PreWeigh are responsible for supporting the department's chemical batching operations by ensuring raw materials, chemicals, containers, and supplies are properly stocked, staged, and available when needed.

• Pull, transport, and restock raw materials, chemicals, and supplies as directed using forklifts, pallet jacks, tippers, carts, or by hand when necessary.
• Ensure materials and chemicals are properly tagged and identified.
• Maintain adequate material and supply levels within the PreWeigh department to support batching operations.
• Coordinate and position pallets within aisles to maximize available space and facilitate the receipt and movement of materials.
• Locate and assist in identifying lost, misplaced, or missing chemicals and materials.
• Return empty barrels, containers, and other designated materials to the Utility Workers area.
• Maintain clean, safe, and unobstructed PreWeigh work areas and aisles.
• Respond to spills promptly using appropriate equipment and procedures, including mops, hoses, brooms, or other designated materials.
• Provide material-handling support to the QC Lab, Production, and Compounding departments as needed.
• Perform required material transfers using RF scanners and maintain accurate inventory movements.
• Follow applicable chemical handling, OSHA, FDA, GMP, and Cohere Beauty-specific procedures and protocols.
• Maintain heightened awareness of chemical hazards, labeling, storage, handling, and required personal protective equipment.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of stand-up forklift experience for PreWeigh assignments.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to successfully complete an on-site work skills assessment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to safely operate a stand-up forklift, pallet jack, and other related material-handling equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively via radio, electronic devices, and in person.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks accurately under pressure.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices.
• Knowledge of proper hazardous material handling procedures and required markings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English competently.
• Ability to maintain reliable and predictable attendance.
• For PreWeigh assignments, ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations, including multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• For PreWeigh assignments, ability to read and interpret measurement scales and gauges, including metric units.
• For PreWeigh assignments, ability to understand and follow applicable safety regulations, SDS/MSDS information, FDA requirements, GMP requirements, and chemical-handling procedures
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance.

Preferred Knowledge, Certifications, Skills & Abilities

• Current forklift certification or related training.
• Hazardous Materials training.
• Knowledge of RF scanner devices; AS400 experience preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience handling raw materials, chemicals, or other manufacturing components.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include temperature extremes, dust, noise, wet conditions, and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• PreWeigh assignments may involve additional exposure to chemicals and require strict adherence to chemical handling, storage, labeling, and PPE requirements.
• Requires use of appropriate PPE, which may include safety glasses, hairnets, gloves, and other protective equipment as required by the work area.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, and operating material-handling equipment.
• No travel expectations are associated with this position.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Cohere Beauty recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodation.

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