Warehouse Operator

Katalyst CRO; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support production operations by safely handling, transporting, and supplying materials to and from production areas. The role requires at least 6 months forklift experience and attention to detail to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities include moving materials, operating forklifts and pallet jacks, completing SAP/MES transactions, and ensuring safety and quality procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 6 months of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to wear steel-toe or composite-toe safety shoes.

Responsibilities

• Transfer products in and out of warehouse rack systems.
• Transport raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods to and from production areas.
• Maintain accurate product identification, material traceability, and inventory status.
• Safely handle rejected, damaged, hazardous, experimental, and validation materials.
• Operate electric forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), electric pallet jacks, material tuggers, and slip-sheeting equipment.
• Perform SAP/MES transactions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Identify and report damaged materials.
• Remove and recycle waste materials as required.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and operational procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP/MES

Electric forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

Job Overview

We are hiring a Warehouse Operator to support production operations by safely handling, transporting, and supplying materials to and from production areas. The ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience and at least 6 months of forklift operating experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Transfer products in and out of warehouse rack systems.
• Transport raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods to and from production areas.
• Maintain accurate product identification, material traceability, and inventory status.
• Safely handle rejected, damaged, hazardous, experimental, and validation materials.
• Operate electric forklifts (stand-up and sit-down), electric pallet jacks, material tuggers, and slip-sheeting equipment.
• Perform SAP/MES transactions and maintain accurate documentation.
• Identify and report damaged materials.
• Remove and recycle waste materials as required.
• Follow all company quality, safety, and operational procedures.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months of forklift operating experience.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to wear steel-toe or composite-toe safety shoes.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of previous warehouse experience.
• Experience with SAP/MES transactions.
• Experience operating electric forklifts and electric pallet jacks.