Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title – Forklift Operator

Location – 6540 Franz Warner Pkwy, Whitsett, NC 27377

Contract – 12 months contract

Pay Rate – $16.50 - $17.50 USD hourly on W2

Shift – 1 st Shift, 06:30am – 3:00pm / 2 nd Shift, 3:30pm – 12midnight

Job Description:

• Must have basic computer skills and able to communicate in English.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Must be experienced driver with an electric powered stand-up forklift and Order Picker/Cherry Picker to move or stack materials or Pick products.
• Stacks or places materials in a safe manner at the specified locations in both floor and pallet racking locations.
• Supplies work areas with materials, removing material from stock based on pick lists or handheld computer instructions.
• Fork Truck Operator must also maintain the qualifications of the Material Handler role.

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Receipt of incoming new materials, counting and verifying them against shipping documents (such as packing lists or bills of lading).
• Receipt of goods into the warehouse system against the purchase order or advanced ship notice, noting any discrepancies and working with Receiving Technician to resolve.
• Validate expected condition and quantities of returned materials against return authorization, noting any discrepancies.
• Using pick lists or handheld computer instructions, remove material from stock to be moved to the order fill area.
• Load products into designated packages or on pallets based on order requirements, verifying counts and capturing data as required using barcode scanner and manual input to the system.
• Complete packaging of orders following established packaging guidelines.
• Apply labels and insert documents on the shipment.
• Perform shipment transactions on outgoing orders while verifying shipment counts and packaging integrity.
• Prepare shipment documents and works with carrier to ensure accurate loading and marking.
• Must demonstrate flexibility with regard to assignments, overtime, and business needs.
• Perform multiple repetitive tasks or multi-step processes following established manufacturing procedures.

Must have experience in many or all of the following skills:

• Dexterity to handle tool.
• Language and math skills, ability to read instructions, manuals and guides, basic system, and RF Skills.
• Heavy physical exertion up to forty (40) pounds.
• Understands and effectively utilizes desktop applications and manufacturing systems, as required.
• Identify quality problems and seek to resolve them through teamwork.
• Provide training/assistance to new or less experienced department members.
• Requires working knowledge of the PC.
• Majority of positions require forklift certification.
• All other duties as assigned by the Management Team to include Supervisors, Leads, etc.