Fork Lift Operator 2pm-10pm

Oil-Dri Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Blue Mountain facility in Mississippi. You will load finished goods for outbound shipments and operate a forklift safely throughout each shift.

Responsibilities include timely handling of outbound orders, verifying BOL details, inspecting materials, storing inbound items, and maintaining accurate inventory records while following all safety rules and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet Oil-Dri written and hands-on assessment requirements.
• Ability to operate forklift and comply with safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage outbound shipment timing and verify orders per BOL.
• Inspect materials for quality and proper storage; match to BOL.
• Receive inbound items and store correctly; verify against BOL.
• Placard items for inventory and complete inventory records.
• Stack and restack products on pallets; perform pre-op checks.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety regulations.
• Work various shifts and overtime as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Reading BOL & SOPs

Communication

JDE / RFSMART

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Oil-Dri assessment requirements

Tools

JDE

RFSMART

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Location: Blue Mountain (Lindsey Warehouse)

Department: Shipping

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Job Overview

Forklift Operator 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.

Blue Mountain Production Company, 31 County Road 827, Blue Mountain, Mississippi, United States of America