Forklift Operator

Brooklyn Bottling Corp.; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay!

On-the-job training.

Room for growth.

Full family medical coverage after 90 

401k retirement

Paid Holidays: 9 per year

Job summary

Brooklyn Bottling Corp. in Milton, NY is seeking a forklift operator with OSHA forklift safety certification to operate industrial forklifts and perform material handling with WMS scanners.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, moving products with forklifts and hand jacks, unloading/loading with handheld scanners, accurate shipping via the FIFO method in the WMS, and ensuring products are placed correctly in the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience and certification.
• Experience with warehouse management system and handheld scanners.
• Be able to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment inspections and safety checks before start up by filling out forklift safety check sheet.
• Operate forklift, hand jack (manual and/or electric) to move product throughout the facility safely and efficiently.
• Utilize the handheld scanner to unload trailers and put product away in locations, ensuring all products are properly scanned to correct location in the warehouse.
• Utilize the handheld scanner to load trailers through the WMS shipping menu ensuring orders are shipped accurately and completely.
• Shipping must be done using the FIFO (first in first out) method as directed by the WMS system and scanner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-focused

Fast-paced environment

Tools

WMS software

Handheld scanners

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Union Position: Yes

Location: Milton, NY; On-site

Shift: Day shift 6am-6pm M-F

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Compensation: $18.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.

About Us

Brooklyn Bottling has developed and invested in co-packing capabilities for many years. Our comprehensive range of contract bottling services has been specifically developed and tailored in response to the requirements of our partners. We specialize in co- packing products such as juice cocktails, teas, energy drinks, seltzers, sports drinks, flavored waters, and soft drinks. With our high level of expertise and innovative approach, we always strive to present the best possible options to our partners. We have extensive experience working with many of the biggest names in the beverage industry, which has allowed us to develop smooth and efficient processes both for the mass market and for specialty and niche products.

Position Summary

Forklift operator must be certified though company OSHA forklift safety course to operate industrial forklifts to perform material handling assignments with WMS scanners.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform equipment inspections and safety checks before start up by filling out forklift safety check sheet
• Operate forklift, hand jack (manual and/or electric) to move product throughout the facility safely and efficiently
• Utilize the handheld scanner to unload trailers and put product away in locations, ensuring all products are properly scanned to correct location in the warehouse
• Utilize the handheld scanner to load trailers through the WMS shipping menu ensuring orders are shipped accurately and completely
• Shipping must be done using the FIFO (first in first out) method as directed by the WMS system and scanner.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior forklift experience and certification.
• Experience with warehouse management system and handheld scanners.
• Be able to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of attention to safety.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to move and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass company road test and/or OSHA certified forklift training class.

Benefits

• On-the-job training.
• Weekly pay!
• Room for growth.
• Eligibility for full free family medical coverage after the first 90 days of employment, once you join the union.
• 401k retirement program - you are eligible to enroll after 90 days of continuous employment, and it is effective on the 1st of the following month.
• Paid Holidays: 9 per year, which includes a day off for your birthday and one personal day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brooklyn Bottling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.