Fork Lift Operator - 7P-7A - South Plant Warehouse (DePal)

Oil-Dri Corporation of America

GA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Cargo/Freight, Communication Skills, Forklift, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Pallet Jack, Performance Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Shipping/Receiving, Small Company, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
LOCATION
GA
POSTED
7 days ago

Department: Warehousing/Shipping Shift: 7p - 7a

Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor

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Job Summary:

  • The Forklift Operator A is responsible for ensuring finished product is correctly and safely loaded for shipment by operating a forklift to load freight for outbound shipment.

Essential Functions:

  • Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

  • Stay within the allotted time frame for outbound shipments. Assess the Bill of Lading (BOL) to determine customers order correctly.

  • Receive inbound items and ensure proper storage of those items, matching items to BOL.

  • Manage applicable warehouses and outside storage areas.

  • Correctly placard items for inventory, correctly fill out inventory pallet and inventory sheets and damage inventory.

  • Stack or restack product onto pallets as needed.

  • Performs pre-operational equipment checks and monitors forklift performance and gauges during operation.

  • Keeps areas clean and free of clutter.

  • Follows all safety rules and regulations.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Must act in accordance with WE CARE and participate in improvement activities.

  • Other actions as needed to satisfy company goals, process, and procedures and to uphold values inherent to Oil-Dri.

Experience:

  • Must meet assessment requirements.

  • Must be able to read, comprehend, and act on product specifications, SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), PWI (Process Work Instructions), AIQ processes, and similar documents.

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with team leader, shipping/receiving clerks, scheduler, supervisors, customers, drivers, etc.

  • Possess ability to read and accurately interpret bills of lading.

  • Must satisfy the spirit of WE CARE.

  • Must be able to sit on forklift throughout shift.

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently.

  • Bending reaching, twisting, stooping, walking and climbing stairways and ladders frequently.

  • Good sight and hearing to avoid hazard.

  • Must be able to function in the required role while wearing appropriate PPE including, but not limited to: Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, protective coveralls, and other as may be required by a hot/cold, dusty, loud industrial environment.

  • Must meet all physical requirements of the position.

Hire rate $19.94 + $2.00 shift Differential.

About the Company

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Oil-Dri Corporation of America