Fork Lift Operator 7am-5pm

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America seeks a Forklift Operator to safely load finished products for outbound shipment, using a forklift and adhering to quality standards. Location is Blue Mountain, with supervision from the South Path department.

Responsibilities include safe forklift operation, timely outbound loading, quality verification, proper storage, and accurate pallet labeling. Candidates should meet the company’s assessment requirements and be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret product specs, SOPs, PWI, AIQ processes.
• Must communicate effectively with supervisors, clerks, schedulers, and drivers.
• Must understand Bills of Lading and ensure accurate loading.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Ensure outbound shipments meet timetables and verify orders via BOL.
• Inspect materials for quality and proper storage; match items to BOL.

Skills

Forklift operation

BOL interpretation

Team communication

JDE & RFSMART

Safety & PPE

Education

High School Diploma

Oil-Dri assessment requirements

Tools

RFSMART

JDE

Job description

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.

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Blue Mountain
Department: South Path
Reports To: Supervisor

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.

Starting Pay: $22.57 per hour