Fork Truck Operator

Dicastal North America Inc.; Greenville (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dicastal North America Inc. in Greenville, MI is seeking a warehouse associate to support loading, unloading, shipping and receiving. The role requires operating forklifts and scanning equipment, ensuring inventory accuracy and adhering to safety standards.

The successful candidate will assist with cycle counts, staging orders, and maintaining equipment. This full-time position is in a manufacturing environment with potential overtime and emphasis on safety and efficiency across the warehouse

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years' experience operating powered forklifts.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts or other hand trucks
• Use scanning equipment and systems to ensure accuracy of inventory
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Perform cycle counts as required
• Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
• Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods
• Ability to identify, sort, lift and load various products and materials

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory management

OSHA knowledge

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Scanning equipment

Job description

Location: Greenville, MI Department: Shipping/Receiving

Reports to: Production Control Date: September 3, 2020

Summary:

Provide support to the supply chain through loading, unloading, shipping and receiving of products and goods. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe operation of technical equipment, optimization of loading for efficient logistics and supporting the warehouse function to ensure optimal operation of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts or other hand trucks
• Use scanning equipment and systems to ensure accuracy of inventory
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Perform cycle counts as required
• Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
• Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods
• Ability to identify, sort, lift and load various products and materials

Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required
• 2+ years' experience operating powered forklifts
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

Work Environment:
This job operates in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. Depending on stationed work area, exposure to elevated temperatures exists.

Physical Demands:

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position requires use of all four limbs, sufficient height to operate controls and coordination between eyes, hands and feet. While performing the duties of this position, the employee will spend extended periods of time seated, with brief occasional periods of lifting, bending, twisting, pushing or pulling as needed throughout the shift.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours and days of work are determined by their shift. Working overtime may be required as necessary.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.