2nd Shift Forklift Operator - Climate Controlled Warehouse

Marzetti Company; Horse Cave (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator to receive, ship, transfer and store materials in a climate-controlled facility. You will ensure material flow to production areas and maintain inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound materials, stacking pallets, labeling, and training teammates on procedures. High school diploma or GED, 1–2 years forklift experience, and OSHA/industrial truck certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must obtain industrial truck certification and safely operate per OSHA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to Team Members, Management, Customers and Vendors.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of computer and scanning inventory systems and good math skills are required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience operating hi-lo, stand-up forklift, power jack and shrink wrap equipment in a manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
• Ensures receipt of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Replenishes supplies of packaging and raw materials to production areas as needed.
• Unloads inbound materials and inspects containers for damage and documents accurately.
• Stores all bulk warehoused items safely and accurately in designated areas.
• Returns production materials to appropriate warehouse racks after use.
• Wraps and prepares finished product pallets for shipping.
• Rotates raw and packaging materials upon receipt and when returning to storage after use.
• Ensures all raw materials containers are properly labeled, stored appropriately and inventoried in system accurately.
• Identifies products to be shipped, verifies label and codes, loads appropriate amount onto trucks to be shipped.
• Enters information for inventory of products corresponding to amount received and shipped accurately and timely using computer equipment.
• Determines labeling requirements and ensures accuracy.
• Seals trailers for shipment after product loaded and final verification process completed.
• Effectively and thoroughly trains new and current employees on proper procedures and functions of position.
• Fills in for other Warehousers when necessary.
• Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Job description

The Marzetti Company is seeking a Stand-Up Forklift Operator to receive, ship, transfer and store materials in a climate-controlled facility. You will ensure material flow to production areas and maintain inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound materials, stacking pallets, labeling, and training teammates on procedures. High school diploma or GED, 1–2 years forklift experience, and OSHA/industrial truck certification are required.