Receiving Specialist/ Forklift Operator

Paragon Staffing, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shipping & Receiving/Forklift Operator to ensure the smooth flow of materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role involves inspecting shipments, maintaining accurate inventory records, and operating various industrial trucks, including forklifts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of employees. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are committed to quality and safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values precision and teamwork while contributing to the overall success of the operation.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory systems and quality control is essential.
• Certification in operating forklifts and industrial trucks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming items and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of materials and inventory.
• Move materials using forklifts and hand trucks.

Skills

Computerized inventory system management

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

MAS 500 system

HQMS

Sage 500 ERP/DSCS

Handheld scanners

Forklifts

Order Pickers

Walkies

Trans-Stackers

Clamp Trucks

Job description

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Job description

Shipping & Receiving/ Forklift Operator

SUMMARY OF POSITION
To keep accurate records to all materials received and inventoried. Inspect shipments, and reconcile packing slips or manifests with actual items, and verify that materials are delivered to correct departments or properly stored in warehouse.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review all incoming items, inspecting them for quality, and ensuring proper paperwork is received.
2. Enter all raw materials into MAS 500 system, verify entry, and post transactions.
3. Locate and consolidate received materials to a bin location in the warehouse.
4. Work closely with other departments to ensure a steady flow of materials needed to meet customer demand.
5. Move materials, supplies, and finished goods to designated places in the facility, using hand trucks, forklifts, etc.
6. Use of a handheld scanner to track and locate all materials.
7. Maintains thorough knowledge of assigned processes and equipment.
8. Reports any process and equipment problems to the attention of upper management and/or the Maintenance Supervisor.
9. Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety, and housekeeping of the area and meeting quality and quantity standards.
10. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
11. Recognize non-confirming goods and inform Quality Assurance Manager.
12. Effective utilization of required systems, including HQMS, Sage 500 ERP/DSCS, and handheld scanners.
13. Ensures established safety protocol is followed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. The ability to maintain computerized inventory system promptly and accurately.
2. Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management. Have a good command of the English language.
3. Experience operating powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, Order Pickers, Walkies, Trans-Stackers, and Clamp Trucks. Certification is desirable.
4. Ability to read and interpret work orders for processing.
5. Ability to use simple math and basic hand help measuring tools.
6. Strong organizational and planning skills.
7. High school diploma or equivalency degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, light to moderate physical effort is required. Ability to lift or maneuver materials in excess of 45+lbs. Regularly required to stand, reach and move about the facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires the ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment. Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion. Work performed in a Warehouse Manufacturing/Distribution Plant environment. Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: - $20.00 per hour
Schedule- First Shift
Location: North Brunswick, NJ

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person