Warehouse/Forklift Operator

Job Overview

• Performs physical and/or administrative tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing, distributing and order fulfillment of merchandise, products, materials, parts, supplies and equipment.

• Responsible for cycle counting activities. Packages and prepares products and merchandise for final shipment.

• Works on assignments that are moderately complex in nature where ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required.

• Uses judgement requiring location and storage of items, proper packing, methods of movement of materials and release of materials.

• Ability to work independently as required.

• May receive general supervision with little instruction on routine work.

• Uses a variety of mobile equipment such as forklifts, walkie-stackers, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within the plant and warehouse.

• Performs administrative and physical tasks involved in shipping, receiving, storing, staging and supplying materials (raw, work-in-process and finished goods), parts and supplies, to operators, workstations and distribution center

• Additionally hand load carts/racks equipment and deliver to production areas

• Uses hand/or electric trucks including Forklifts, , and Slip Sheeting truck and other motorized vehicles requiring licenses

• May prepare goods for shipment to the distribution center (Dumping of halbs)

• Effectively works in a team setting, supporting team goals and objectives

• Makes effective decisions relative to position requirements

• Must be knowledgeable about the continuous inventory process

• Demonstrates the ability to follow established procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Must follow all BD housekeeping policies and procedures

• Must follow all BD safety policies and procedures

• Must be able to work overtime as required to meet BD business requirements

• Perform other duties as required

Knowledge/Skills:

• Reading, writing and basic math skills

• Ability to safely operate all required equipment

• Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills - navigation in a windows environment, familiarity with Microsoft office tools preferred

• Continuous attention to detail operations requires some diversification in approach to fairly routine processes

• Lifting or moving of 5 – 25 lbs. continuously, 25 – 60 lbs. frequently using appropriate equipment.

• Must be capable of handling all assigned duties required by use of all equipment (i.e. Pallet jacks, Slip Sheet truck and Forklift).

• Must have excellent teaming and communication skills.

• Must be able to work in a repetitive work environment and be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must be capable of passing the physical examination for forklift operations and respirator fit test.

Requirement:

• High school graduate or equivalent required

• 3yrs of manufacturing or warehouse experience required

• Must be able to pass BD physical, written forklift test and perform satisfactory driving test on all equipment (Forklifts Truck) and respirator fit test.

• Familiar with all Warehousing operations, but must be fully knowledgeable in assigned work areas

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $18.45 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Forklift: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person