Forklift Operator - Inventory Control & 12-Hour Shifts

dfa; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure proper inventory rotation and to keep the production line supplied with materials. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift with responsibilities including picking raw materials, using oldest lot code first, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

The role requires forklift certification and at least 2 years of forklift experience, with on-the-job training provided. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required.
• 2+ years forklift experience preferred.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Pick all raw materials and ingredients for production.
• Pull materials by oldest lot code first.
• Ensure returns to warehouse are clean, weighed and labeled.
• Work with production to use partial bags first.
• Return materials to correct spot; no mixed pallets.
• Label all raw materials in warehouse.
• Maintain cycle counts / inventory control.
• Confirm order completion and product condition.
• Forklift battery changing maintenance.
• Palletizing as needed.
• Provide lunch and break relief as needed.
• Report issues to supervisor and inventory control.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Perform duties safely and cooperatively.
• Handle any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Education

2+ years forklift experience

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

dfa is seeking a warehouse associate to ensure proper inventory rotation and to keep the production line supplied with materials. This position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift with responsibilities including picking raw materials, using oldest lot code first, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

The role requires forklift certification and at least 2 years of forklift experience, with on-the-job training provided. An Equal Opportunity Employer.