Forklift Operator Hattiesburg

Brown Bottling Group; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage services sector is seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently manage warehouse operations. This entry-level position involves driving a forklift, handling inventory, and ensuring proper housekeeping standards. Successful candidates will help maintain safety and cleanliness in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. continuously and 60 lbs. intermittently.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift to load, unload and move pallets of products.
• Maintain clean work areas and ensure proper inventory rotation.
• Report equipment damage or necessary repairs immediately.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Housekeeping

Job description

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Job Summary: The Forklift Operator contributes to the effective and efficient operation of the warehouse through accurate inventory and rotation duties, maintaining good housekeeping standards, repack and restock loose/broken merchandise, and safe operation of powered equipment. Driving a forklift to load, unload and move pallets of products in the warehouse and dock area.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Lives and models BROWN VALUES in everything we do.
• Driving a forklift to move pallets of products.
• Receiving trucks bearing new merchandise and unloading the new inventory.
• Receiving inbound freight and/or transferring outbound freight using handheld.
• Ensuring proper rotation and correct PQI tagging of warehouse merchandise.
• Restocking the warehouse floor from new freight and overflow areas.
• Repackaging and restocking broken or loose merchandise.
• Properly sorting, stacking, wrapping, and loading dunnage.
• Immediately reporting equipment damage or repairs needed.
• Following all safety practices as instructed.
• Maintain clean work areas, sweeping floors, organizing stock.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Able to lift up to 30 lbs. continuously and 60 lbs. intermittently.
• Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a frequent basis.
• Frequently entering and exiting the forklift.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
  
  

Work Environment

• Exposed to cold and hot conditions.
• Work in warehouse and dock area with little temperature controls.
• Ability to operate inventory tracking device
• Previous forklift experience preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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