Inventory - Forklift Operator

JAM Industries; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Industries in Mississippi is seeking a certified Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. The role focuses on safe forklift operation, material transport, and pre-operation inspections, with potential duties in shipping and inventory as needed.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, inventory counting, and coordinating with managers and vendors to ensure smooth operations. A minimum of 3–6 months in manufacturing or distribution and 1 year forklift experience with a license, plus a

Qualifications

• 3–6 months experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• At least 1 year experience driving a forklift and a forklift license
• Must be detailed oriented and able to read PO's, packing lists, or follow verbal instructions
• Demonstrated organizational ability and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both in a team and autonomously
• Basic Excel experience and comfortable communicating verbally and via email

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport materials between receiving, storage, service and shipping areas
• Organize and secure materials on pallets and in storage areas
• Perform routine pre-inspections on forklift equipment
• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Receive inventory and verify inbound items and returns
• Maintain accurate counts of inventory and post totals
• Coordinate with managers, supervisors, and vendors to optimize loading/unloading operations
• Document quantity, type and value of stocked materials in inventory
• Adhere to safety and quality policies and standards
• May assist other departments as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team player

Verbal and email communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking an ambitious candidate to join our team as a certified Forklift Operator who will perform collaboratively with an amazing team.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of forklift equipment while transporting material and is also responsible for the pre equipment inspection. The position may require manual loading and unloading of material with or without a pallet jack. May be required to assist in other departments (i.e. shipping and inventory) as the business needs dictate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Moves, controls, devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service and shipping areas.
• Organizes and secures materials where balance sacks, pallets, and other materials are stored.
• Performs routine pre inspection on equipment to ensure its working properly.
• Manually loads or unloads material from pallets, skids, platforms or lifting devices.
• Receives inventory when required, responsible for receipt of daily inbound and return items.
• This position also requires count accuracy of items to ensure all items are received or returned are in satisfactory condition.
• Consults with and works with managers, supervisors, employees, and vendors to coordinate loading and unloading operations.
• Compiles and maintains quantity, type, and value of material, merchandise, or supplies stocked in inventory.
• Counts material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and posts totals to inventory manually or using computer.
• Demonstrate responsibility and compliance with all safety and quality policies and standards.
• May assist other departments as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a minimum of 3 to 6 months experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Must have at least 1 year experience driving a forklift, and have or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Must be detailed oriented and able to accurately read purchase orders, packing lists, and/or assimilate verbal work instructions.
• Must have a High School Diploma or a GED.
• Demonstrated organizational ability and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team as well as autonomously.
• Must have basic excel experience and be comfortable communicating verbally and via email.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift at least 75lbs without assistance using proper lifting techniques and/or with assistance of a pallet jack.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a warehouse-based position and will be performed on-site in the warehouse.