Key Accounts - Forklift Operator

JAM Industries; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Industries is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to safely operate forklift equipment, transport materials, and perform pre-inspections in a warehouse setting. The role may involve loading/unloading, assisting in shipping and inventory, and collaborating with managers and vendors to ensure accurate receiving and inventory control.

The position requires 3–6 months in manufacturing or distribution, 1+ year forklift experience (license obtainable), and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move and operate forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service and shipping areas.
• Organize and secure materials on pallets and storage platforms.
• Perform routine pre-inspections on equipment.
• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Receive inventory and ensure daily inbound/return items are accurate.
• Count items to ensure stock accuracy and condition.
• Coordinate loading/unloading operations with managers and vendors.
• Maintain records of quantity, type, and value of materials in inventory.
• Adhere to safety and quality policies and standards.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Read purchase orders

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift license (or ability to obtain)

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.