Warehouse (40730)

AMERICAN FUJI SEAL; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 45,760 - 49,920; Full time

Job summary

American Fuji Seal is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Newton, NC to support picking, loading, shipping, unloading, and overall warehouse operations. The role requires operating powered forklifts, ensuring safety, and maintaining accurate inventory while following company policies.

The position is full-time, with a typical hourly pay range of $22.00–$24.00. Candidates should have a high school diploma, warehouse experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• 2+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift – sit down, side reach truck, and overhead crane.
• Perform cycle counts as required.
• Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped.
• Safety inspection of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods.
• Load and unload trucks in a safe manner.
• Identify damage and missing material.
• Efficiently and safely operate a lift truck.
• Maintain accurate inventory daily, weekly, and monthly and enter into shipping database.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment at all times.
• Train new and current employees on forklift and warehouse operation.
• Work and communicate with interdepartmental personnel and management as necessary in a professional manner.
• Adhere to all plant and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Execution

Innovation

Dependability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Powered forklifts

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: American Fuji Seal NC - Newton, NC 28658

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Category: Warehouse

General Responsibilities

Report directly to Warehouse Manager and indirectly to the Production Manager. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for organizing and rearranging items and materials neatly in respective places in the warehouse. Ensure compliance of safety procedures and practices. The prime responsibilities of this position are to provide support by picking, loading, shipping, unloading, and putting away warehouse products. Responsible for operating material handling equipment, optimizing travel, and loading for efficient logistics and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation of the business.

Essential Job Functions

• Operate forklift - sit down, side reach truck, and overhead crane.
• Perform cycle counts as required
• Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
• Safety inspection of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods.
• Load and unload trucks in a safe manner.
• Identify damage and missing material.
• Efficiently and safely operate a lift truck
• Maintain accurate inventory daily, weekly, and monthly and enter into shipping database
• Maintain clean, safe working environment at all times
• Train new and current employees on forklift and warehouse operation
• Work and communicate with interdepartmental personnel and management as necessary in a professional manner
• Adhere to all plant and departmental rules, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies and Qualifications

• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally with all levels of the organization
• Execution: Ability to focus on goals, metrics, and results. Self-started who takes ownership and accountability for self and department. Uses resources efficiently, effectively, and timely
• Innovation: Must demonstrate an open and growth mindset, embracing change, stepping out of comfort zone, and applies creativity in generating ideas and solutions
• Dependability: Regular reliable attendance and demonstrates strong work ethic

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse
• 2+ years’ experience operating powered forklifts
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted

Physical Demand

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling are required.

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force to move objects.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing computer and working within arm’s reach.

The worker may be subject to hazards: proximity to moving forklift and stored chemicals.

Safety

Comprehensive understanding of electrical health and safety regulation