Forklift Operator

Little Leaf Farms; Shirley (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Leaf Farms is seeking a Warehouse Associate to load outgoing shipments and unload incoming goods, ensuring accurate inventory levels and proper preparation for shipment. The role uses RK65 scanners and requires attention to detail, organization, and basic computer skills.

The position involves preparing pack lists, bills of lading, and packing products for shipment, while maintaining safe work practices and GMP/HACCP guidelines. Weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Barcode scanner experience.
• Inventory, data entry, and computer skills required.
• Attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 50 lbs (300 lbs with assistance).

Responsibilities

• Load outgoing shipments and unload incoming shipments.
• Prepare items for shipments, including pack lists and bills of lading.
• Receive and check inbound goods and place in storage locations.
• Maintain accurate records of receipts and shipments; contact shippers for discrepancies or damages.
• Verify packing lists against POs for payment approval.
• Maintain inventory levels and perform cycle counts as needed.
• Perform daily powered industrial truck inspections.
• Prepare, pack, label, and shrink wrap product for shipments.
• Replenish production packaging materials.
• Organize shipments between sites and from suppliers to LLF facilities.
• Maintain clean and orderly receiving/shipping areas.
• Collaborate with partners and cross-functional teams.
• Support inventory reconciliation activities.

Skills

Barcode scanning

Inventory management

Data entry

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Mathematical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RK65 barcode scanner

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to load outgoing shipments and unload incoming shipments in a timely manner. Ensure proper inventory levels within the warehouse and prepare items for shipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Utilize RK65 bar code scanners for all shipping and receiving transactions.
• Preparing items for shipments and make arrangements inclusive of preparing pack list, bill of lading, sealing trailers etc.
• Receive and check inbound goods for accuracy and place in proper storage locations.
• Keep accurate records of receipts and shipments, contact shipper(s) directly if any discrepancies are found or if the shipment was damaged in any way.
• Verify packing list against POs to ensure receipt and provide to finance for approval of payment.
• Maintain required inventory levels of packaging and other supplies as needed based on the production schedule.
• Complete required powered industrial truck inspection at the start of each shift or as needed for equipment changes during the shift.
• Prepare, pack, label, and shrink wrap product for shipments.
• Replenish production pack houses with necessary dry goods related to the daily production volume.
• Organize shipments of goods between sites, from suppliers to LLF facilities.
• Maintain the warehouse receiving shipping areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Establish relationships with key business partners and cross functional team members.
• Support and participate in inventory and cycle count activities including reconciliation.
• Maximize effectiveness of work space.
• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Education, Experience, And Skills

• 1+ years of previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Good communication, organization, time management, and mathematical skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Barcode scanner experience.
• Inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry, and computer skills required.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (e.g., preparing products for packaging, packaging products, and regular inventory).
• Availability to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Eager to learn and enthusiastic.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to perform intermediate accounting tasks, addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, and weight measures.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 50 pounds unassisted (and up to 300 pounds with assistance) and must be able to do so with extreme care and caution when working with plants and products.

Salary Description

Starting Rate $19.00/hour