Fork Lift Operator - 3p-11p

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Ochlocknee (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Forklift Operator A in our Warehousing/Shipping team; this role loads finished products for outbound shipments using a forklift.

The shift runs 3 PM to 11 PM; candidate must meet safety rules, perform pre-operational checks, read BOLs, and coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure accurate inventory and on-time loading.

Qualifications

• Must meet assessment requirements.
• Able to read and interpret product specifications, SOPs, and related documents.
• Able to communicate with team members and supervisors.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.
• Must wear PPE as required.
• Must meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load outbound shipments and verify against BOL.
• Receive inbound items and store properly.
• Maintain clean, organized warehouse and follow safety rules.
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks.
• Stack and restack pallets as needed.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

BOL reading

Team communication

Job description

Department:

Warehousing/Shipping Shift: 3p - 11p

Reports To:

Warehouse Supervisor

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+ $2.00 shift differential