Fork Lift Operator

Our client is an American personal care corporation that produces paper-based consumer products. They are engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of a range of products made from natural or synthetic fibers. The Company operates in Personal Care, Consumer Tissue and HealthCare. The Company operates and markets its products globally in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Our client has manufacturing facilities in 37 countries employing more than 58000 employees

Job Description:

• The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform stock-keeping duties.
• Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the material in the appropriate areas.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare material for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of materials are loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets service standards.
• Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Inventory:
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation. Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.

Requirements:

Experience operating a forklift

• Basic math/counting skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
• Experience with multiple forklift types (sit-down, stand-up, cherry-picker, clamp and reach) preferred 
• Ability to understand instructions in English would be an advantage.