Forklift Operator: Inventory Control & Efficiency

Eagle Family Foods; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Foods invites applicants for a Warehouse Associate position in Illinois to operate RF scanners and forklift equipment, receive and ship products, and support inventory control. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to company procedures.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and 0-2 years in a warehouse setting; food manufacturing experience is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 0-2 years in a warehouse environment.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite in addition to knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate RF scanner and other Company equipment
• On a daily basis inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift and other Company equipment
• Unload inbound and outbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
• Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate areas. Receive product and troubleshoot problems to resolution
• Ensure accuracy of shipments and supporting documentation, receiving incoming material and routing to appropriate areas or personnel, filling work orders from production, packaging assemblies and receiving into finished goods, ensuring inventory transaction are accurately logged and overseeing cycle counts and reconciliation activities
• Efficiently move products from locations to include trailers. Verify that the quality of product being sent outbound meets the customer expectations and report discoveries of non-conformance of product quality to Company standards
• Recommend measures to improve quality of service, increasing efficiency of department and work crew and equipment performance
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security measures are maintained
• Assist in physical inventory counts
• Ensure proper stock rotations.
• Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work environment that complies with OSHA, MSDS, and Company standards
• Enforce corporate policies regarding security and safety to maintain a safe working environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Forklift operation

Job description

Eagle Foods invites applicants for a Warehouse Associate position in Illinois to operate RF scanners and forklift equipment, receive and ship products, and support inventory control. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and adherence to company procedures.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED and 0-2 years in a warehouse setting; food manufacturing experience is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with manufacturing processes.