Inventory Control Forklift Operator

Inventory Control Forklift Operator

Join Woodgrain! We're growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment. Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products.

Purpose: This Inventory Control Forklift Operator is responsible for performing daily inventory audits throughout the doors manufacturing facility while safely and efficiently moving materials as needed. This role works closely with production and warehouse teams to locate materials, investigate inventory discrepancies, and ensure accurate inventory is maintained in SAP.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inventory audits of assigned areas within the doors facility
• Operate forklift safely to move materials between production areas, staging areas, and storage locations
• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records
• Work closely with production teams to locate missing or misplaced materials
• Ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded in SAP when materials are moved or adjusted
• Verify correct labeling, location, and quantities of materials during audits
• Report inventory variances and assist in root cause investigation and correction
• Maintain accurate documentation of inventory counts and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with all plant safety policies and forklift operating procedures
• Proper PPE usage while performing all job duties
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables
• Receive inbound shipments, check for damages, and sort stock
• Print labels (Handling Unit tickets) as well as handling all aspects of receiving functionality to determine appropriate storage allocation of incoming goods
• Ensure labels and tickets are labeled correctly with the precise quantity
• Collaborate and communicate efficiently with Warehouse clerk, receiving team, procurement, and Inventory Department involved with the receipt of materials
• Track and monitor updates of incoming shipments
• Maintains accuracy of receipt scans from receivable items
• Receiving and signing for deliveries
• Knowledgeable in basic Excel, Outlook, Teams, and other MS Office tools
• Assist with other production or warehouse functions as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

This individual should exemplify the company values of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience working with inventory systems; SAP experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with production and warehouse teams
• Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to use computers or handheld devices to complete inventory transactions and documentation
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including required PPE
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a high level of accuracy when handling inventory

Reporting Line and Supervisory Responsibilities: This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor. No supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment This person is expected to perform work on the manufacturing floor/environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. This is a full-time position. This position may occasionally require extended hours or weekend work depending on operational needs.

Summary of Company Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with a Company Match Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans Employee Assistance Program 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test. All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com.