Forklift Operator

Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of warehouse experience in manufacturing environment with experience in shipping processes and procedures
• Forklift certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiar with ERP software
• Strong ability to interpret work instructions, procedures, and labels
• Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, dividing & multiplying)
• Excellent multitasking skills to handle various responsibilities simultaneously
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Effective written and oral communication skills for documentation and reporting

Essential Functions

Shipping:

• Prepare outgoing shipments promptly, including palletizing, banding, and wrapping
• Verify quantities against packing slips and labels for all outgoing freight
• Ensure timely pickup of shipments by the correct carrier
• Weigh and label shipments accurately as per requirements
• Pick orders efficiently according to customer specifications
• Load trucks with shipments securely

Material Handling:

• Transport raw materials and finished goods as needed within the warehouse
• Maintain proper follow-up on material movements and storage
• Act as a backup for other warehouse positions during absences or peak periods

Administrative:

• Complete material transfer sheets and material kit sheets accurately
• Provide precise computer input for inventory tracking and transfer processes
• Route transfer paperwork correctly to facilitate smooth operations

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure accurate delivery of materials to designated work centers
• Perform 5S duties as assigned for maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Stop production or shipment if necessary to address quality issues promptly
• Complete maintenance checklist items for forklift inspections as per guidelines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move a variety of materials both manually and with material handling equipment
• Ability to manually lift up to 50 lbs unassisted if needed
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop and bend to perform duties related to shipping/receiving
• Safely operate a sit down or stand-up forklift
• Ability to distinguish colors for visual processes
• Ability to safely use box cutter, shrink wrap machine and other related equipment
• Ability to hear buzzers, horns and other sounds related to warehouse activities

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job.

Oiles America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.