Receiving - Forklift Operator

JAM Industries; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Industries in Southaven, MS is seeking a certified forklift operator to join our warehouse team. You will operate forklifts safely, move materials between receiving, storage, and shipping areas, and perform pre-operation inspections.

Candidates should have 1 year forklift experience and a high school diploma or GED, be detail oriented, able to read purchase orders, and communicate effectively by phone or email.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months manufacturing or distribution experience.
• At least 1 year forklift operation experience.
• Must read and interpret purchase orders and packing lists.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Basic Excel experience; good verbal/email communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service, and shipping areas.
• Organize and secure materials on pallets and storage areas.
• Perform routine pre-operation inspections.
• Manually load or unload materials from pallets or skids.
• Receive inventory and record inbound items.
• Maintain accurate counts of stock and reconcile inventory.
• Coordinate loading/unloading with managers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Count and document quantities and values of inventory.
• Adhere to safety and quality policies.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Reading purchase orders

Teamwork

Verbal & 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.