Shipping - Forklift Operator

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

Job summary

JAM Industries, Ltd. seeks a certified Forklift Operator for on-site work in a warehouse environment in Mississippi. You will transport materials, perform pre-inspections, load/unload, and support shipping, inventory, and reception activities.

The role requires 3–6 months in manufacturing/distribution, 1+ year forklift driving experience, a High School Diploma or GED, basic Excel, and clear communication by phone or email. Forklift license preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to read purchase orders and packing lists.
• Detail oriented with accurate inventory counting.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team- or autonomous environment.
• Must obtain forklift license or be currently licensed.

Responsibilities

• Move and operate forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service, and shipping areas.
• Organize and secure materials on pallets, sacks, and related storage formats.
• Perform routine pre-inspection on equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Manually load or unload material from pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Receive inventory and verify daily inbound and return items.
• Maintain count accuracy for items received or returned.
• Coordinate loading/unloading with managers, supervisors, and vendors.
• Track quantity, type, and value of stocked materials.
• Count inventory and post totals to records or systems.
• Adhere to safety and quality policies; assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & interpreting orders

Basic Excel

Verbal & email communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

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.