Forklift Operator – Shipping (Overtime Ready)

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Blue Mountain, MS is seeking a Forklift Operator to load finished products for outbound shipment using a forklift. You will work in the Shipping department under the Warehouse Manager, ensuring accuracy with BOLs and compliance with safety guidelines.

Daily duties include safe forklift operation, material inspection, inventory recording, and warehouse upkeep. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, wear PPE, and flexibility for shifts and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must meet Oil-Dri written and hands-on assessment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Stay within the allotted time for outbound shipments. Assess the Bill of Lading (BOL) to determine customers' orders correctly.
• Inspect and verify all materials meet quality specifications, shipments and/or receiving.
• Receive inbound items and ensure proper storage of those items, matching items to BOL.
• Manage applicable warehouses and outside storage areas.
• Correctly placard items for inventory, correctly fill out inventory pallet and inventory sheets and damage inventory.
• Stack or restack product onto pallets as needed.
• Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors forklift performance and gauges during operation.
• Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read and interpret specifications

Clear communication

Bill of Lading interpretation

Learn JDE and RFSMART

Forklift operation

Lift 50 pounds

PPE compliance

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDE

RFSMART

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America in Blue Mountain, MS is seeking a Forklift Operator to load finished products for outbound shipment using a forklift. You will work in the Shipping department under the Warehouse Manager, ensuring accuracy with BOLs and compliance with safety guidelines.

Daily duties include safe forklift operation, material inspection, inventory recording, and warehouse upkeep. The role requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, wear PPE, and flexibility for shifts and overtime.