Forklift Operator

ScottsMiracle-Gro; Pacific Junction (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate material handling equipment, unload shipments, and support inventory control. You will load, stage, and move products, perform picking, and ensure accuracy and order integrity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires prior forklift experience, basic math, and the ability to read orders. Daily safety and equipment maintenance duties are essential components of the job, with adherence to OSHA/MSDS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of forklift operation experience.
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/divide).
• Ability to read orders for picking and staging.
• Must pass Scotts forklift exams and obtain/maintain forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in designated areas.
• Ensure inbound/outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment; perform picking duties per standards.
• Move product to rail cars or trailers; load/unload and stage using a forklift or power equipment.
• Use RF devices for picking, receiving, put away, and loading as required.
• Maintain equipment and area in a neat, clean, orderly fashion; conduct daily pre-shift inspections.
• Keep records for inventory control; assist in physical inventories and stock rotation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Reading orders

Pre-shift inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift or other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.

• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.

• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.

• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.

• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Preferred education level is a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have at least one year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting and dividing.
• Must be able to read orders for picking and staging of products.
• Must be able to complete the pre-shift inspection forms. Must be able to pass the Scotts forklift exams and obtain and maintain a valid operator's license