Warehouse Technician (Forklift Operator)

Western Container Corp.; Fife, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Container Corp. in Washington state seeks a General Material Handler to operate a forklift, move materials, and support production lines with a focus on safety and quality.

You will manage inventory, load/unload trucks, perform required paperwork, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize material flow.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Three years of relevant experience (one employer) may be substituted.
• Pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling on-site

Responsibilities

• Identifies and transports requested materials to machines, docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Prepares Bills of Ladings and assigns drivers to docks for unloading.
• Inspects trucks for cleanliness/compliance prior to loading and coordinates with docks.
• Obtains production schedules and transports product accordingly.
• Manages loading capacity and schedules for timely delivery of items.
• Reports problems with materials or transportation to coordinator.
• Stacks pallets, bins, and supplies in designated areas.
• Services equipment and reports mechanical/electrical issues to Warehouse Manager.
• Ensures accurate completion of all paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Continuous improvement

Regulatory compliance (OSHA)

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

General Material Handling responsibilities in a manufacturing environment, including operating a forklift, clearing production lines, loading/unloading trucks, maintaining production storage system (i.e. inventory control, FIFO), checking product for quality, and performing various other tasks, all with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas
• Prepares Bills of Ladings
• Checks in/assigns drivers to docks for unloading and inspects trucks for cleanliness/compliance prior to loading
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports product accordingly
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to coordinator
• Manages and stacks pallets, bins, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Services equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to Warehouse Manager
• Ensures accurate completion of all paperwork
• Performs other related duties as requested

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Interested in Continuous Improvement and able to thrive in a self-directed environment
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations

Education and Experience:

• HS Diploma/GED Required. Three years of relevant experience (one employer) may be substituted
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test