LOGISTICS TECH (Forklift Operator)

Hirebridge; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Hirebridge in Memphis, TN is looking for a capable forklift operator to move base materials, production supplies, and finished goods within our warehouse and loading areas. You will load and unload from trailers, transport items to storage and staging areas, and ensure accurate labeling and paperwork.

You will also conduct inventory tasks, operate a computer and scanner, maintain pallets and shelving, and handle shipping documents such as bills of lading.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience
• Inventory control experience
• Shipping paperwork familiarity

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial forklift to move base materials, production supplies, and finished goods.
• Load and unload from trailers, transport goods to warehouse or holding area.
• Determine product code, quantity, destination for shipments and coordinate partial shipments if needed.
• Breakdown pallets per customer specifications and apply shipping labels.
• Process TPW and SAP orders and transfer product to the appropriate facility.
• Maintain inventory records and weekly inventories of FG and materials.
• Keep work areas clean and organized; maintain shelves and storage.
• Maintain forklift batteries and charging station; operate computer and scanner.

Job description

Operates industrial forklift transporting base material, production supplies and finished goods to and from truck trailers and stores in warehouse. Wraps individual rolls into specified shipping units and determines most economical and efficient means of transportation. Performs inventory functions as required.

• Loads and unloads base material and finished goods from trailers, transporting and storing goods in warehouse or holding area.
• Visually checks for defects in base or finished materials and writes appropriate information on side of packaging, submitting paperwork to the logistic office as required.
• Receives order and determines product code, quantity, customer, and destination for shipment of materials. Attains information on whether to make partial shipment or postpone shipping until order can be shipped complete in case of shortages.
• Breakdown of pallets to customer specifications.
• Apply shipping labels to cartons and pallet boxes. Completes all appropriate paperwork including bill of lading and shipping labels.
• Download the Third Party Warehousing ("TPW") and SAP base orders, process and transfer the product to the appropriate facility.
• Stores single rolls onto designated shelves.
• Maintains accurate and legible production reports.
• Performs inventory functions on Finished Goods (FG), Base and Other Materials on a weekly basis.
• Maintains work areas and related equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Stores and organizes all supplies (pallets, boxes, core plugs, etc.) on specified shelves or in designated area.
• Maintains forklift batteries as well as charging station and changes battery in forklift as necessary.
• Operates computer and scanner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• All employees are responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues to those that can initiate action.