Forklift Driver 1st Shift

Position Summary:
In the position of Forklift Driver you will be -- Responsible for preparing and shipping outgoing shipments. Organize inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in, review outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations, and document damages to inventory. Place raw materials or products into manufacturing machines to aid the assembly process, pack finished products and organize them for shipments, and complete checks on equipment and products to ensure quality production.
Essential Job Functions:

• Schedule shipments and plan logistics to ensure there is sufficient storage space for incoming production items. Use a Radio Frequency (RF) scanner to pick orders from inventory locations and keep up with production pace to pick a standard number of items per hour. Check, verify, and fill customer orders. Select and load finished goods into trailer according to purchase order (PO), inspect products for defects and damages, and ship orders accurately.
• Obtain and process product orders, which include receiving deliveries, register them, and distribute packages and letters within the company. Keep files of goods shipped by preparing regular shipping reports. Troubleshoot shipping issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them.
• Position merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by packing and lifting items as necessary and operating forklifts. Organize warehouse space and maintain inventory.
• Ensure efficient operation of palletizing equipment, stretch wrappers, and equipment has required materials (stretch wrap material, pallets, etc.). Maintain accurate records and logs as required.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Additional Experience Desired: Between 1-3 years of experience in food or beverage production facility
• Additional Experience Desired: Between 1-3 years of experience in forklift operation moving solids and fluids
• Computer Skills Desired: Must have minimum skills with Office Suite/PC
• Preferred Certifications: OSHA Certified Fork Lift Operator
• Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Must show basic knowledge of the English language

Pay Range: $19.60/hr - $23.00/hr
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)