Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Pure Ground Ingredients; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Ground Ingredients is looking for a Warehouse Associate in Minden, Nevada. You will coordinate with the Production/Warehouse Supervisor and manage material inventory, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, forklift experience, and previous warehouse experience. This role demands a strong work ethic and attention to detail to maintain product integrity and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Computer literate and able to understand product coding.
• Previous experience in a warehouse is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production/Warehouse Supervisor on materials.
• Verify and record pre-production weights.
• Maintain organized inventory and perform cycle counting.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Material handling

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned
• May assist shipping/receiving (loading/unloading trucks) as needed

Qualifications

• 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.