Forklift Operator

Prospiant; Orrick (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospiant in Orrick, MO is seeking a forklift/material-handler to support production and inventory operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will move materials, load and unload, and help maintain safe, organized work areas.

The role requires at least a year of related experience, a valid forklift cert or ability to obtain it, and familiarity with SAP, WMS, or Neptune. You will collaborate across departments to ensure timely materials and accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year forklift or material-handling experience preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to complete company training.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, Neptune or similar systems preferred.
• Ability to accurately scan, identify, move, stage and transact materials.
• Attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and follow company safety requirements.
• Complete required forklift inspections and report any concerns daily.
• Support production by ensuring raw materials, components, packaging, and other materials are available when needed.
• Safely move materials to and from designated locations and load finished goods.
• Maintain accurate inventory by documenting material movements and transactions.
• Use SAP, Neptune, and scanning systems to identify and transact materials.
• Assist with training and supporting other employees when directed by management.
• Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Neptune

WMS

Job description

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Locations

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Air Vent
418 E North Front Street
Orrick, MO 64077, USA

• On-site
• OPERATIONS
• Full-Time

Description

What You'll Do

• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment in accordance with company safety requirements.
• Complete required forklift safety inspections/checklists daily and report any equipment concerns immediately.
• Support Production by ensuring raw materials, components, packaging, and other required materials are available when needed.
• Safely move raw materials, components, work-in-process, finished goods, and other materials to and from designated locations.
• Stock production areas according to production requirements and established material-handling procedures.
• Safely and accurately load finished products onto third-party trailers and containers.
• Use SAP, Neptune, and scanning systems to accurately identify, move, and transact materials between locations.
• Maintain accurate inventory by properly documenting and completing all material movements and transactions.
• Accurately complete required shipping, receiving, inventory, and material-movement documents and promptly submit them to the appropriate personnel.
• Properly identify, label, stage, and store materials and finished products.
• Track and properly account for material usage, scrap, rework, transfers, and other inventory transactions.
• Verify product identification, quantities, locations, and documentation to help prevent inventory discrepancies and shipping errors.
• Maintain proper material identification and storage practices to prevent inventory errors, product damage, or unsafe conditions.
• Keep work areas, aisles, staging areas, and equipment clean, organized, and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Communicate and cooperate effectively with Coworkers, Leads, Production, Shipping, Warehouse, and other departments.
• Assist with training and supporting other employees when directed by management.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and assist with implementing corrective actions and process improvements.
• Recommend improvement ideas and participate in continuous improvement, 6S, and other plant initiatives.
• Follow all company safety, quality, housekeeping, inventory-control, and operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead.

What We Need

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of forklift or material-handling/Support experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or similar environment preferred.
• Valid forklift certification or the ability to successfully complete company-required forklift training and certification.
• Previous experience using SAP, WMS, Neptune, or other inventory-management systems preferred.
• Ability to accurately scan, identify, move, stage, and transact materials.
• Ability to accurately enter and verify information in computer-based inventory and shipping systems.
• Ability to read and understand basic production, inventory, shipping and material-handling documents.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Ability to identify and communicate inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, labeling issues, or other problems.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Good organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, and other normal plant conditions.

Physical Requirements: Office and manufacturing environment. The ability to lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and work extended hours beyond regularly scheduled shifts. Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting items from various heights. Stamina to perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

Work Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to manufacturing equipment and machinery, forklifts, and pallets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme hot and cold weather conditions, and temperature variations. Personal protective equipment is required in all areas of the production plant. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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