Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

MSI Express, Inc.; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, Inc. in Portage, Indiana is seeking a dedicated material handling operator responsible for operating equipment to move, load, unload, and count merchandise. This role requires compliance with production standards and OSHA regulations.

The successful candidate must be able to efficiently stock merchandise, maintain records for inventory accuracy, and assist with physical inventories. The position emphasizes safety and quality and includes various physical duties such as lifting and reaching.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to use automated inventory control equipment.
• Ability to manually load/unload equipment/product weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments and move product within a warehouse environment.
• Efficiently stock and store merchandise.
• Load and prepare product for shipment or production.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage 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.
• Use ERP system moving inventory/product in accordance with SOPs.
• Follow all company policies including general manufacturing and safety practices.
• Have responsibility for Food Safety and Quality within our influence, reporting problems to personnel with authority to initiate action on those problems.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Capabilities

• 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.

EEO Statement

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.