Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

msiexpress; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express in Portage, IN is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate material handling equipment and move, load, unload, and count merchandise in line with production standards. You will use our ERP system to update inventory and ensure accurate material flows.

The role requires adherence to safety standards, ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and willingness to work overtime as needed. Join a team focused on efficiency, accuracy, and quality across shipping and receiving processes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Ability to read picking lists and inventory records accurately.
• Experience with ERP systems in a warehouse environment helpful.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Stock and store merchandise in designated areas.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using power equipment.
• Prepare product for shipment or production with exact counts.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory control.
• Follow OSHA and MSDS standards and report quality variances.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Assist in physical inventories and stock rotation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

ERP system

Safety compliance

Tools

ERP software

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.