Forklift Opr. - 11 PM - 7 AM

Job Overview:

Forklift Operator A is responsible for ensuring the finished product is correctly and safely loaded for shipment by operating a forklift to load freight for outbound shipment.

Responsibilities:

- Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

- Stay within the allotted time for outbound shipments. Assess the Bill of Lading (BOL) to determine customers' orders correctly.

- Inspect and verify all materials meet quality specifications, shipments and/or receiving.

- Receive inbound items and ensure proper storage of those items, matching items to BOL.

- Manage applicable warehouses and outside storage areas.

- Correctly placard items for inventory, correctly fill out inventory pallet and inventory sheets and damage inventory.

- Stack or restack product onto pallets as needed.

- Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors forklift performance and gauges during operation.

- Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.

- Follows all safety rules and regulations.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:Education:

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Must meet Oil-Dri written and hands-on assessment requirements

Skills & Abilities:

- Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

- Must be able to effectively communicate with team leader, shipping/receiving clerks, scheduler, supervisors, customers, drivers, etc.

- Possess ability to read and accurately interpret bills of lading.

- Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.

- Must have knowledge and ability to learn computer programs, including JDE and RFSMART.

- Must be able to sit on forklift throughout shift.

- Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

- Bending reaching, twisting, stooping, walking, and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.

- Good sight and hearing to avoid hazard.

- Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and pother as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

- Must be available and willing to work different shifts and overtime, as necessary.

Pay: $19.94 + $2.00 shift differential