Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

msiexpress; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a dependable warehouse associate to operate material handling equipment and move merchandise in a fast-paced environment in line with ERP workflows.

You will unload inbound shipments, stock inventory, and stage goods with forklifts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with OSHA standards. The role requires heavy lifting, adherence to SOPs, and accurate record-keeping, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and other power equipment.
• Ability to follow job procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written directions.
• Experience with inventory control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using forklift or other equipment.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment or production with accuracy.
• Maintain inventory records and support cycle counts.
• Follow OSHA and MSDS standards and company policies.
• Report quality variances to supervisor or materials manager.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and equipment.
• Assist in physical inventories and proper stock rotation.
• Move inventory using ERP processes in line with SOPs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

OSHA compliance

Reading instructions

Automation equipment handling

Heavy lifting (up to 100 lbs)

ERP system proficiency

Tools

ERP system

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.