Shipping Dept Forklift Operator

Rockline Industries; Montville (NJ, CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their dynamic warehouse team. This role focuses on ensuring safety and efficiency in forklift operations, handling inventory management, and executing shipping and receiving tasks. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections, organizing materials, and maintaining a clean workspace. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to safety and accuracy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in forklift operations and safety protocols.
• Ability to manage inventory and conduct inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of lift trucks and ensure safety.
• Retrieve and transport pallets, placing them in correct locations.
• Load carriers and ensure accurate shipping processes.

Skills

Forklift Operations

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

Forklift Operations

Safety is the main objective.

• Conduct daily inspection of lift truck, utilizing provided checklist.
• Driving with more than two pallets is prohibited.
• Stop at all intersections before you continue to drive.
• The forks should be down (1-inch above the floor) while driving.
• Use the parking brake whenever the forklift is not in use.

Put-aways

• Retrieve and transport pallets from production and receiving dock.
• Place finished goods and raw materials in correct warehouse locations.

Picking

• Read picking list (order).
• Retrieve correct items from warehouse.
• After order is set-up, print packing list.
• Stage order in staging area.

Shipping

• Ensure trailer is locked to the dock or its wheels are chocked.
• Conduct trailer inspection (report any damage).
• Retrieve and review packing list (order).
• Determine sequence of loading carrier, what items go first and last, and items get cancelled or back ordered.
• Load the carrier (determine if a floor load, pallet load, etc.).
• Drivers must sign for pieces counted.
• Inform driver that carrier loading is complete and return the corresponding copies to the driver.

Receiving

• Verify count before signing the receipt.
• Report and document any discrepancy between the paperwork and actual material.
• Report and document any damaged material.
• Distribute the material to the appropriate department.

Housekeeping

• Re-stack and organize items neatly.
• Sweep warehouse dock and dump garbage.

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