Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc.; Minden (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Pure Ground Ingredients, Inc. in Minden, Nevada is hiring for a warehouse associate responsible for material handling, inventory control, and forklift operations. You will pull materials, verify weights, replenish stock, and use an inventory system to move and locate items.

The role requires prior warehouse and forklift experience, good English communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Prior warehouse experience.
• Forklift experience with training acceptable.
• Familiar with material handling and inventory control.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production/Warehouse Supervisor for materials and outbound freight.
• Pull production materials from warehouse locations.
• Verify and record pre-production weights.
• Replenish production material as needed.
• Use Inventory Management System to complete inventory moves.
• Assign locations to all new inventory.
• Report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor.
• Assist with cycle counting and inventory control.
• Assist with loading/unloading trucks as needed.
• Maintain an organized inventory of product.
• Operate sit-down forklift and stand-up/reach lift.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

English proficiency

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory Management System

Job description

Pure Ground Ingredients in Minden, Nevada

PGI is a fast growing organic herb/spice/botanical importing and production company that utilizes extensive food safety, handling, and management practices to ensure a quality product.

• Job Duties
  • Coordinating with the Production/Warehouse Supervisor on material needed for productions and outbound freight
  • Pulls all material allocated for production from its location in the warehouse
  • Verifies and records pre-production weight of all material
  • Replenishes production material as needed
  • Uses Inventory Management System to complete all inventory moves
  • Assign locations to all new inventory in the warehouse
  • Report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor
  • Assist with cycle counting and inventory control
  • Consolidate materials to make room for incoming freight and assists with unloading trucks and containers
  • Maintains an organized inventory of product
  • Use sit down forklift and stand-up/reach lift
• Safety/Sanitation/Equipment Maintenance
  • Completes a daily forklift inspection
  • Preforms minor forklift preventative maintenance
  • Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment to ensure efficiency, employee safety, and product integrity
  • Practice and adhere to the established standard operating procedures and policies
  • Practice good manufacturing practices as they relate to food manufacturing
  • Practice and adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures
  • Identify and report food safety and quality issues (non conformances/out of specification product)
  • Complete forklift training and adhere to safety policies daily
  • Operates forklift in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• May assist shipping/receiving (loading/unloading trucks) as needed
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Previous experience in a warehouse
• Previous forklift experience and ability to complete a forklift training program
• Familiarity with material handling
• Understand product coding/location coding and how it relates to inventory control
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control
• Ability to formulate, give, take, and follow directions, demonstrate time management skills as well as organizational development and improvement skills
• Comprehend basic math
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Computer literate
• Must have good work ethic, attention to detail, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work in an environment that contains fumes, dust, odors, low level noise and temperature/ventilation variations while wearing appropriate safety and/or PPE
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, pull, push, lift, climb, bend, squat and use manual dexterity
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Pass pre-employment screening (reference check)

PGI is a locally owned Equal Opportunity Employer.