Forklift Operator: Safe Loading & Inventory Control

ScottsMiracle-Gro; Pacific Junction (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate material handling equipment, unload shipments, and support inventory control. You will load, stage, and move products, perform picking, and ensure accuracy and order integrity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires prior forklift experience, basic math, and the ability to read orders. Daily safety and equipment maintenance duties are essential components of the job, with adherence to OSHA/MSDS guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of forklift operation experience.
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/divide).
• Ability to read orders for picking and staging.
• Must pass Scotts forklift exams and obtain/maintain forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in designated areas.
• Ensure inbound/outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; report variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment; perform picking duties per standards.
• Move product to rail cars or trailers; load/unload and stage using a forklift or power equipment.
• Use RF devices for picking, receiving, put away, and loading as required.
• Maintain equipment and area in a neat, clean, orderly fashion; conduct daily pre-shift inspections.
• Keep records for inventory control; assist in physical inventories and stock rotation.

Skills

Forklift operation

Math skills

Reading orders

Pre-shift inspection

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ScottsMiracle-Gro is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate material handling equipment, unload shipments, and support inventory control. You will load, stage, and move products, perform picking, and ensure accuracy and order integrity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

The role requires prior forklift experience, basic math, and the ability to read orders. Daily safety and equipment maintenance duties are essential components of the job, with adherence to OSHA/MSDS guidelines.