Warehouse Forklift Operator - 1st shift

SITE Staffing, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milwaukee is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to safely manage inventory and shipments. The role involves operating forklifts and supporting production lines. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication, organization, and attention to detail to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Focus on Safety and Quality required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to manage inventory and shipments.
• Manage inventory using FEFO rotation process.
• Ensure accurate inventory documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

Hours: 9am to 7pm Monday through Thursday

Pay: $18/hour
Warehouse Forklift Operator

Summary of Position: The Warehouse Operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift to manage inventory and inbound/outbound shipments in a fast-paced environment. Daily tasks may include supporting production through pallet picking and material handling duties, unloading inbound materials, and loading outbound finished good shipments. This role requires a focus on Safety and Quality, strong communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize are also critical to success in the role.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Properly manage inventory using FEFO rotation process.
Identify out of spec packaging materials, pallet tag information, or lot codes on finished goods.
Work with Warehouse Manager and Quality team to isolate and hold inventory as appropriate.
Be able to operate a forklift in an efficient manner by prioritizing safety thru proper speed, horn usage, and other methods.
Safely operate offline stretch wrapper as needed.
Clear palletizer and production stretch wrapper jams as needed.
Able to load pallets in our 3-high drive in racking and double stack pallets correctly.
Supply production lines the correct materials for the products running; including film, cardboard, and pallets.
Learn how to change pallet wrapping film.
Ensure accurate inventory documentation and production records.
Be able to read and understand (RPO's) daily production schedules.