Forklift Operator

TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation); Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Drug-free workplace

Life insurance

Job summary

TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation) in Ridgeland, MS is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move materials and support production schedules. You will operate forklifts, organize deliveries, and keep accurate inventory records.

You must follow safety protocols, work well with team members, and contribute to Lean improvements. Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years’ work-related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials and products.
• Organize and issue production materials to meet schedules.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Verify material requirements and priorities from documents.
• Load/unload materials from pallets and racks.
• Record production data and quality checks.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Safety protocols

Precision handling

Team collaboration

Lean principles

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years experience

Tools

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Word processing software

Internet software usage

Job description

As a Forklift Operator at our manufacturing plant, you will play a key role in our logistics and production operations. Your primary responsibility will be to safely and efficiently operate forklifts to move materials and products throughout the facility. You will contribute to maintaining a smooth workflow and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production schedules. This role requires strong attention to safety protocols, precision in handling materials, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members. Join us in maintaining our commitment to quality and efficiency in manufacturing through your skilled operation of forklifts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and issue production materials and parts in manufacturing plant to meet production schedules.
• Move materials and supplies to designated places in the facility or onto trucks and trailers; manually or by forklift.
• Maintain orderly storage and accurate records of current inventory. Participate in physical inventory of parts/equipment.
• Review documents to determine material and product requirements and priorities.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands. Confirm accuracy of all receiving slips for materials received.
• Count and record number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Receive new parts and equipment into inventory utilizing forklift truck. Open containers, using steel cutters, crowbar, claw hammer, or other hand tools.
• Mark and store parts and equipment in stockroom according to prearranged system.
• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality
• Verify quality of own work by performing industry approved quality assurance tests at all levels.
• Understanding, proficiency, and safe use of overhead cranes and rigging techniques.
• Understanding safety and environmental compliance of the department. Actively participates in safety improvement activities.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities within the departments.
• Ability to calculate mathematical values
• Must have working knowledge of Internet software usage, order processing systems, inventory software, and word processing software
• Ability to commit to flexible schedule and prompt arrival for shift
• Must be knowledgeable in warehousing procedures
• Must be able to participate in Lean principles and continuous improvement activities.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Minimum 2 years’ work-related experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.

Working conditions

• Working conditions may include working outside of a climate-controlled environment for long periods of time.
• PPE is required while on production floors.

Physical requirements

Walking, sitting, standing, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families that includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• 401K, vacation and paid holidays.
• TICO is a Drug-Free Workplace

TICO is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization is firmly committed to abide by all the laws pertaining to fair employment practices. This commitment is supported by policies and procedures that foster a nondiscriminatory workplace. All persons having the authority to hire, transfer, pay, train or promote personnel shall support, without reservations, a non-discriminatory policy of hiring or transferring to any vacancy any qualified applicant without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other protected status.