Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

msiexpress; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Warehouse / Material Handler to operate forklift equipment and move merchandise within our Indiana facility. You will use the ERP system to track movement, load/unload products, and ensure accurate inventory in a safety-driven environment.

The role requires following OSHA standards, maintaining equipment, and supporting inventory counts. Overtime may be required, and the successful candidate will contribute to food safety and quality practices as part of the team.

Qualifications

• Operates forklift and other power equipment to move, load, unload, and stage merchandise.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and reports per SOP.
• Uses ERP system to move inventory and reconcile stock.
• Adheres to OSHA and MSDS standards and company safety policies.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product in warehouse/manufacturing environments.
• Stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas.
• Load/unload/move/stock product using forklift or similar equipment.
• Prepare product for shipment or production with accurate quantities.
• Maintain records to ensure inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

ERP system usage

Safety procedures

Overtime readiness

Tools

ERP system

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.