Forklift Operator - Material Handler III 2nd Shift

Ajasianfoods; Mississippi; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated warehouse associates to join their team. This role involves loading and unloading trucks, managing inventory, and ensuring a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, along with several years of experience in warehouse or production settings. You'll need to be comfortable working in extreme temperatures and possess effective communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help maintain operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of warehouse or production experience required.
• Current Forklift certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, manage inventory levels, and complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with OSHA standards.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Ability to work in extreme temperatures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric forklifts

Pallet jacks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Load and/or unload trucks. Receive, check, store, count and distribute inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures and methods.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements.
• Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork.
• Manage day to day inventory levels.
• Periodic inventories.
• Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend remedial actions to management to resolve discrepancies.
• Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board; oversee the receipt of purchased goods, verifying counts, quality, and completing all required paperwork and transactions associated with this process.
• Stack and arrange product on pallets.
• Complete forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift.
• Replenish stock while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse/location daily.
• Move product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory.
• Rotate product and arrange according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out).
• Receive and check against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; report any discrepancies to the lead.
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Work in and out of freezers, with temperatures averaging 32 degrees to –25 degrees.
• Provide general support of production.
• Wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-4 years of warehouse, manufacturing or production experience.
• One year of shift lead experience with sound, effective communication skills.
• Current Forklift certification.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.