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A leading company in the beverage industry is seeking a Forklift Driver to manage inventory and logistics. The role involves preparing shipments, operating forklifts, and ensuring quality production. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and relevant experience in a production facility.
Summary:
In the position of Forklift Driver you will be -- Responsible for preparing and shipping outgoing shipments. Organize inventory for easy retrieval as new orders come in, review outgoing shipment schedules to maintain productive operations, and document damages to inventory. Place raw materials or products into manufacturing machines to aid
the assembly process, pack finished products and organize them for shipments, and complete checks on equipment and products to ensure quality production.
Essential Job Functions:
-->> Schedule shipments and plan logistics to ensure there is sufficient storage space for incoming production items. Use
a Radio Frequency (RF) scanner to pick orders from inventory locations and keep up with production pace to pick a
standard number of items per hour. Check, verify, and fill customer orders. Select and load finished goods into trailer
according to purchase order (PO), inspect products for defects and damages, and ship orders accurately.
-->> Obtain and process product orders, which include receiving deliveries, register them, and distribute packages and
letters within the company. Keep files of goods shipped by preparing regular shipping reports. Troubleshoot shipping
issues and customer complaints that arise and work to solve them.
-->> Position merchandise in a warehouse or storage facility by packing and lifting items as necessary and operating
forklifts. Organize warehouse space and maintain inventory.
-->> Ensure efficient operation of palletizing equipment, stretch wrappers, and equipment has required materials (stretch
wrap material, pallets, etc.). Maintain accurate records and logs as required.
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
Additional Experience Desired: Between 1-3 years of experience in food or beverage production facility
Additional Experience Desired: Between 1-3 years of experience in forklift operation moving solids and fluids
Computer Skills Desired: Must have minimum skills with Office Suite/PC
Preferred Certifications: OSHA Certified Fork Lift Operator
Additional Knowledge or Skills to be Successful in this role: Must show basic knowledge of the English language
Base Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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