Forklift Warehouse Specialist: Safe Unloading & Staging

American Air Filter; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

American Air Filter is seeking a warehouse forklift operator in North Carolina to unload, inspect, and document incoming freight and raw materials. You will package products for safe shipping and follow Quality Department rules, while enforcing forklift safety regulations.

You will also maintain a daily forklift checklist, keep the warehouse clean, and adapt to last-minute schedule changes as needed. Prior forklift experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Must have valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• 1+ year forklift driving experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read a tape measure to 1/16.
• Must be able to operate nail guns and banding equipment.
• Must be able to operate stretch wrap machine and pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Unload, inspect, sort, and document incoming freight, raw materials, or supplies in the warehouse.
• Ensure all products are packaged for safe shipping per Quality department rules.
• Adhere to safety regulations in forklift operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain daily forklift checklist.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• adapt to last-minute changes in daily work schedule.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Driver's license

Tape measure reading

Nail guns & banding equipment

Stretch wrap & pallet jack

Manufacturing safety

Teamwork & safety adherence

Education

High school diploma

Job description

American Air Filter is seeking a warehouse forklift operator in North Carolina to unload, inspect, and document incoming freight and raw materials. You will package products for safe shipping and follow Quality Department rules, while enforcing forklift safety regulations.

You will also maintain a daily forklift checklist, keep the warehouse clean, and adapt to last-minute schedule changes as needed. Prior forklift experience in manufacturing is preferred.