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Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

MSI Express, Inc.

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, loading, unloading, picking, and counting merchandise in accordance with production standards. Uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system when moving merchandise, loading and unloading product in accordance with material SOPs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY:
  • Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
  • Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas
  • Loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment
  • Pull and prepare product for shipment or production ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
  • Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
  • Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards
  • Report quality variances to supervisor or materials manager.
  • Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion.
  • Assist in physical inventories
  • Ensure proper stock rotation
  • Uses ERP system moving inventory/product in accordance with SOPs.
  • Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices.
  • This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management
CAPABILITY PROFILE:
  • Ability to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions
  • Ability to use automated inventory control equipment as required
  • Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
  • Ability to manually load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds
  • Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing, and stooping
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift


MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Vacancy posted 18 hours ago
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