Shipping & Receiving Associate / Forklift Operator

Ravagomfg; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in plastics manufacturing is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Associate / Forklift Operator. This role involves crucial tasks such as receiving and shipping materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring the accuracy of shipments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of forklift experience. Join a dynamic team that values safety and efficiency while maintaining a clean work environment. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving company and grow your skills in a supportive setting, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of forklift experience.
• Ability to read documents and perform basic arithmetic.

Responsibilities

• Receive and ship materials using forklift and hand tools.
• Verify accuracy of shipments and maintain warehouse equipment.
• Assist with warehouse housekeeping and recycling.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Control

Basic Arithmetic

Document Reading

Mechanical Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Clamp Truck

Job description

Shipping & Receiving Associate / Forklift Operator

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2nd shift / 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM / Monday through Friday

Purpose Of Role
Under direction of the immediate supervisor, perform duties related to receiving and shipping materials, by hand and using a forklift, clamp truck, or other powered Industrial equipment.

Essential Functions

• Reads picking tickets and other shipping documents to determine items needed to fulfill customer requirements.
• Pulls and prepares orders for shipment by verifying product name, warehouse lot number, manufacturers lot number, weight, and package codes on labels versus the information listed on the picking ticket and bill of lading.
• Inspect packages for damages prior to shipment.
• Loads trucks following the loading guidelines.
• Assists with the process of condensing rows.
• Assists with the material movement and completes the appropriate forms to record new locations.
• Maintains forklift and other warehouse equipment by keeping them clean and reporting service as needed.
• Adhere to company policies and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Unloads deliveries by hand or forklift.
• Verify accuracy of inbounds by comparing vendor's bill of lading and other documentation with the material that is delivered.
• Generates the receiving documentation and labels for Inbound material when needed.
• Assist with the warehouse housekeeping and recycling program.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs. repeatedly as part of the job function.
• All other duties assigned.

Knowledge/ Qualifications / Skills Experience

• High school diploma or GED; three months or more related experience and/or training; or comparable combination of education and experience.
• Must have 2 years of forklift experience.
• Experience with inventory control procedures.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as pick tickets, bills of lading, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine correspondence and to perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-55 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that more than 75 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.

Notice To Applicants
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Plastics Manufacturing