Fork Lift Operator

Oil-Dri Corporation; Georgia; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation operates a warehouse environment where a Forklift Operator A is responsible for loading finished product for outbound shipment with care and accuracy. The role requires adherence to safety rules, PPE, and efficient pallet handling within scheduled timeframes.

Team communication with shipping staff and drivers is essential, along with precise interpretation of BOLs and SOPs. The position is on-site with a day shift focusing on safe, efficient outbound loading and inventory

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOPs, PWI, AIQ processes, and similar documents.
• Able to effectively communicate with team leader, clerks, scheduler, supervisors, customers, drivers, etc.
• Must read and interpret bills of lading accurately.
• Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stay within the allotted time frame for outbound shipments and verify orders via the Bill of Lading (BOL).
• Receive inbound items and ensure proper storage, matching items to BOL.
• Manage designated warehouses and outside storage areas.
• Placing and updating inventory pallets, inventory sheets, and addressing damages.
• Stack or restack product onto pallets as needed.
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks and monitor forklift gauges.
• Maintain clean work areas and comply with safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in improvement activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Reading BOL/SOP

Communication

Job description

Department: Warehousing/Shipping

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

Shift: 3p-11p

Job Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

• Stay within the allotted time frame for outbound shipments. Assess the Bill of Lading (BOL) to determine customers order correctly.

• 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.

• Must act in accordance with WE CARE and participate in improvement activities.

• Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.

Experience:

• Must meet assessment requirements.

• 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 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 including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

• Must meet all physical requirements of the position.
  Hire rate $20.64