Warehouse Operator

Fortrex; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Job summary

Fortrex is seeking a safety‑minded warehouse associate to support our Arkansas operations. The role includes operating forklifts, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate paperwork while following safety procedures.

You will work with multiple departments, ensure loads are secured, and uphold SQF and housekeeping standards in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with FIFO shipping/manufacturing procedures.
• Experience reviewing warehouse paperwork (shipping labels, COAs, etc.).
• Ability to read policy manuals, safety rules, and operating instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies and ensure personal and co-worker safety.
• Follow procedures to perform duties safely and efficiently.
• Complete initial and routine safety, task, and compliance training.
• Handle shipping, receiving, loading/unloading, and inventory tasks; operate forklifts.
• Prepare products for shipment with proper labeling and documentation.
• Ensure loads are secure and free from contamination or damage.

Skills

Forklift operation

FIFO procedures

Reading and understanding documents

Basic math

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Barcode scanning devices

Weigh scales

HMIs/PLCs

Job description

Summary

Position Summary WHO YOU ARE: Are you looking to join a team of safety-driven, goal-oriented team members? We are looking for someone to join our production team!

Who We Are

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

Our Mission

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.
• Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
• Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
• Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Adhere to all safety policies and guidelines; is accountable for their personal safety and the safety of their co-workers.
• Follow written and verbal procedures and instructions to perform job duties safely and efficiently.
• Complete initial and routine safety, job task, and compliance training.
• Be knowledgeable of procedures/policies and adhere to them while performing work assignments.
• Execute emergency procedures in response to chemical incidents, inclement weather, or other situations that threaten the safety of team members and the plant site.
• Perform shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and inventory management activities associated with chemical operations that includes driving forklifts to load and unload filled and empty chemical packages (totes, drums, bags, etc.).
• Prepare finished products for shipment with proper labels and batch documentation.
• Ensure products being shipped have no contamination (dirt, product residue, rust, etc.) on the outside of the containers, labels are properly applied and not damaged, and containers are not damaged.
• Ensure drivers picking up loads properly secure their loads to prevent shifting and damage during transport.
• Verify driver has proper DOT placards on his trailer for the materials being transported.
• Accurately record shipping and receiving information in electronic devices and on paper documents.
• Cohesively work with team members across multiple departments.
• Perform daily inspections and report maintenance work needed on equipment used routinely (forklifts, stretch wrappers, drum banding, yard dogs, isotainers, tankers, railcar and truck unloading stations, bulk product loading stations).
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace.
• Perform duties required to comply with SQF and housekeeping standards.
• Safely utilize and operate equipment to produce and package products including the following:
• PPE
• Forklifts
• Weigh scales
• Barcode scanning devices
• HMIs and PLCs
• Desktop/Laptop computers
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Your Must Haves

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (“GED”)
• 1 years of experience with forklift operation.
• Experience with first-in, first out (FIFO) shipping/manufacturing procedures.
• Experience verifying warehouse paperwork (shipping labels, lot numbers, certificates of analysis (COAs), etc.).
• Ability to understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of basic math- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Utilize common sense in order to carry out written, oral or diagrammed instructions.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).

What We Prefer You Have

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly chemical manufacturing.
• Job experience that requires adherence to written procedures, use of PPE, and knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and Safe Work processes.

Our Environment

This position is based in our manufacturing plant environment. Expected exposure to wet, hot, cold, various shifts, requiring Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Constant (role requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day))

Use of fingers and hands. Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less & push/pull 12 lbs or less.

Frequently (role requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day))

Stand, climb stairs, walk, sit, reach outward, squat/kneel, bend. Lift/Carry 11-50 lbs & push/pull 13-40 lbs.

Occasional (role requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day))

Climb & crawl. Lift/Carry 51+ lbs & push/pull 41-100 lbs.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (Varies by Location)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
• Training & Development Opportunities

EEO DISCLAIMER

Fortrex and Safe Foods, a division of Fortrex, are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex and Safe Foods are committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities.

Fortrex and Safe Foods will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

Your Next Steps

APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!