Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. in Portage, IN is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler to operate forklift and related equipment to unload, move, and stock merchandise in a fast-paced facility.

This role uses ERP systems to move inventory according to material SOPs and to maintain accurate records. The position requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, perform physically demanding tasks, and work overtime as needed while adhering to OSHA and MSDS safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must understand safety rules and follow work procedures.
• Able to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions.
• Able to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Stock, store, and stage merchandise using forklift or other power equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment or production with exact quantities.
• Keep accurate records and reports for inventory accuracy; report variances.
• Maintain equipment and work area in neat, clean condition; follow SOPs.
• Operate ERP system to move inventory per SOPs and assist with physical inventories.

Skills

Forklift operation

ERP system

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, loading, unloading, picking, and counting merchandise in accordance with production standards. Uses Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system when moving merchandise, loading and unloading product in accordance with material SOPs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse/manufacturing environment. Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas Loading, unloading, moving, stocking, and staging products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment Pull and prepare product for shipment or production ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded. Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy. Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards Report quality variances to supervisor or materials manager. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, orderly fashion. Assist in physical inventories Ensure proper stock rotation Uses ERP system moving inventory/product in accordance with SOPs. Follow all company policies including but not limited to general manufacturing and safety practices. This position has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within their influence. The associate in this job has the responsibility to report, in a timely manner, Food Safety and Quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems. Perform additional duties as assigned by management

CAPABILITY PROFILE:

• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions
• Ability to use automated inventory control equipment as required
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
• Ability to manually load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds
• Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing, and stooping
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.