Forklift Operator

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https://forteproducts.com/jobs/

Why Forté Products?

Forté offers a sense of community to its employees, along with advancement opportunities, employee activities, and leadership that proudly invests in our employee skill set and growth. Come Join our Team!Forté Products - a Plastics & Fiberglass manufacturer headquartered in Kansas City, MO - is looking for an Engineering Manager that will be our resident expert for all things rotational molding related. Forté is unique in the industry because we offer multiple molding processes out of four separate manufacturing plants. Forté Products offers a range of plastic manufacturing processes - rotational molding, vacuum forming and injection. We also offer substantial expertise in fiberglass manufacturing. We serve a wide range of industries such as Commercial Airlines, Agriculture, Marine, Department of Defense, Lawn and Garden, Waste Services, Petroleum/C-Store and RV. We are family oriented, flexible, energetic, and driven.

Hours:

2 Openings:

Monday- Thursday (7:00 AM- 5:00 PM)

Monday- Thursday (6:00 AM- 4:00 PM)

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Warehouse/Forklift Operator is responsible for the organization and maintenance of inventory in the warehouse. The Warehouse/Forklift Operator is also responsible for coordinating all receiving activities to comply with warehouse operations, capacities and maintaining inventory counts and quality control procedures for incoming product shipments. The Warehouse/Forklift Operator must lead by example in the areas of Safety, Quality, Attendance, Attitude and Flexibility in the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe working environment for all individuals and promote constant use of PPE
  
• Maintain a high level of organization in the receiving area/warehouse/all inventory locations
  
• Maximize safety, quality and performance
  
• Prepare, complete, and stage orders for deliveries and/or pickup
  
• Prepare pallets, wrapping, and sorting finished goods into warehouse stock
  
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment relative to shipping needs
  
• Maintain proper identification of all inventory items in the facility
  
• Generate and ensure accuracy and legibility of all necessary receiving documentation (i.e., BOL, Packing List, Labeling, etc.)
  
• Match shipments to their associated purchase orders and enter receiving data to company database
  
• Organize inventory, unload and unpack delivery trucks and package items
  
• Tally product as it is being unloaded to verify quantities and eliminate errors (ship short/over)
  
• Report damage or shortages to the Warehouse manager
  
• Participation in inventories as required
  
• Other duties as needed
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must be able to effectively and courteously communicate with co-workers, management and customers
  
• Ability to safely operate Yard Dog, a plus
  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
  
• Must be able to perform under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain professionalism
  
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to read and understand order requirements and receiving instructions
  
• Be flexible with shift work and overtime
  
• Excellent safety, quality and attendance records
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Driver's License
  
• High school education, GED, or equivalent experience
  
• Good computer skills (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Access proficient)
  
• Knowledge of 5S requirements
  
• Forklift Certification
  

ENVIRONMENT

• Employee will perform duties outside as well as indoors throughout the non-climate-controlled general production and warehouse area
  
• Employee will continually move throughout the production floor between required workstations and other associates.
  
• Employee must be able to remain stationary 95% of the time with intermittent breaks.
  
• Employee will frequently operate manual and motorized material handling equipment.
  
• Employee must be able to interpret printed documents.
  
• Employee will frequently move up to 50 pounds
  
• Employee will frequently retrieve or move objects to or away from body.
  
• Employee will frequently move product to various storage methods
  
• Employee will occasionally access other levels of the building.
  
• Employee will frequently move or transport objects, up to 25 lbs., at or above shoulder level.
  

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work experience expected of the position holder. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Forte Products reserves the right to update and change the job essential duties and requirements in order to meet the needs of the customer, end user, and the parent company, in order to maintain the highest level of performance and service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person