Job Description
Job Title:Forklift Operator (Nights)
Property of: CJ Bio America
1946 Harvest Ave.
Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Job #: SCM_S_Forklift Operator
REV: 3/22/2023
Department: Logistics
Reports to: Supervisor of Warehouse
Career Path: T
Function: Production
■Full-Time
■ Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Operates a forklift to load, unload, pick, put-away, consolidate, stack and stage products to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks and storage areas
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Operates a forklift to load, unload, pick, put-away, consolidate, stack and stage products
- Identify inventory issues and communicate issues to management
- Assist in performing inventory audits and annual physical inventory counts
- Inspect product for damage and communicate irregularities to management
- Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
- Maintain warehouse security
- Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested materials or product materials accordingly.
- Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
- Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads as necessary; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
- Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
- Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
- Reports equipment service needs to supervisor as necessary
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge and ability to operate a forklift
- Basic math and reading skills
- Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel
- Critical thinking, multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to work independently
- Ability to move and lift up to 50-pound wooden pallet or skid Attention to detail
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Work Schedule: 7:00pm-7:00am, 12-hour shifts (36 / 48 hours per week alternating), which includes days, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness
- Ability to move and lift up to 50-pound wooden pallet or skid
- This position primarily works in a warehouse environment
- Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 60% of shift, walk extended distances, ascend/descend stairs as necessary, close/distance vision, reaching with hands and arms
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Forklift experience preferred