Forklift (Logistics) - Main Plant

Nichiha USA, Inc; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichiha USA, Inc is seeking a warehouse operator in Macon, GA. The role involves unloading inbound materials, loading outbound shipments, locating stock, and maintaining safe, organized work areas.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with some maintenance or apprenticeship background, including forklift experience, and be able to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues while working independently or as part of a team in a dusty, non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months forklift experience.
• High school diploma or GED with apprenticeship or equivalent maintenance experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Unloading materials from inbound trucks and stacking them in assigned areas.
• Loading material on outbound trucks according to safe loading practices.
• Locating and moving stock for storage or shipment.
• Identifying damages and quality deficiencies.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Monitors instrument gauges and ensures equipment operates within standards.
• Performs preventive maintenance and checks.
• Performs housekeeping duties throughout the shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Independent worker

Team player

Troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

• 1) Understand and follow all safety procedures
• a) Current on all safety trainings
• b) Wear all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs)
• 2) Understand Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas
• 3) Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures
• 4) Complete General Plan Safety Training within the first 8 weeks

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1) Unloading materials from inbound trucks and stacking them in assigned areas
• 2) Loading material on outbound trucks according to accepted safe loading practices
• 3) Locating and moving stock for storage or shipment
• 4) Identifying damages and quality deficiencies
• 5) Able to work independently and as part of a team
• 6) Monitors instrument gauges to ensure equipment is operating within standards
• 7) Performs preventive maintenance and checks
• 8) Performs housekeeping duties throughout the shift
• 9) Perform other duties as assigned or needed

SKILLS:

• 1) Requires high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, of an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• 2) Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
• 3) Must have at least 6 months of forklift experience preferably, moving heavy or wide products
• 4) Must be able to troubleshoot minor mechanical issues
• 5) Prior warehouse experience is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1) Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs
• 2) Must be able to work long periods while continuously walking, standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping.
• 3) Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy
• 4) Non climate controlled warehouse
• 5) Requires some work outside
• 6) Must be able to work required shift and work overtime with short notice

BEHAVIORS:

• 1) Safety
  • a) Holds Self and Others accountable
  • b) Contributes to “The Nichiha Way”
  • c) Shares lessons learned on safety practices
  • d) Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care
• 2) Cooperation
  • a) Team Player
  • b) Treats others with respect
  • c) Helps others
  • d) Thinks of team before self
• 3) Personal Awareness
  • a) Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
  • b) Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping)
  • c) Open to constructive feedback
  • d) Actively seeks ways to develop
• 4) Knowledge and Problem Solving
  • a) Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills
  • b) Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve
  • c) Offers pragmatic solutions
  • d) Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods
• 5) Imitative and Productivity
  • a) Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness)
  • b) Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues
  • c) Adaptive to new ways of improvement
  • d) Questions current status for improvements

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