Forklift Operator

Nesco Resource; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MEC medical, vision, dental

401K matching

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a dedicated Warehouse/Forklift Associate in Berea, KY to keep production supplied by retrieving materials and operating a forklift. You will plan deliveries, verify supplies, and move pallets to production areas while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Responsibilities include monitoring stock, logging movements, ensuring safety compliance, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious forklift operation and adherence to site procedures.
• Accurate documentation and data entry for inventory transactions.
• Strong organization and inventory control in a fast-paced setting.
• Dependable team member able to work under pressure with initiative.
• Good coordination and communication to support production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan supply and material requirements by studying production schedules and schedule deliveries.
• Retrieve supplies and materials, verify quantities, and move pallets to production areas.
• Maintain production area inventory by tracking usage and restocking as needed.
• Monitor stock levels and report discrepancies to prevent shortages.
• Clear production area by handling pallets and moving finished goods safely.
• Document movements of supplies, materials and finished goods for records.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Keep forklift operating through regular checks, maintenance, and repairs.
• Update job knowledge by participating in trainings and educational opportunities.
• Contribute to warehousing and organizational goals by completing related tasks.

Skills

Safety Management

Documentation Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Inventory Control

Dependability

Initiative

Handles Pressure

Coordination

Organization

Productivity

Data Entry Skills

Job description

Description

Keeps production supplied by retrieving materials and supplies; operating a forklift.

Duties

1. Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area.


2. Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallet on truck; moves pallet to production location.


3. Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage.


4. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.


5. Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets.


6. Documents actions by logging movement of supplies, materials, and finished goods.


7. Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.


8. Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.


9. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.


10. Accomplishes warehousing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications

• Safety Management


• Documentation Skills


• Equipment Maintenance


• Inventory Control


• Dependability


• Initiative


• Handles Pressure


• Coordination


• Organization


• Productivity


• Data Entry Skills

COM028

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.