Forklift Operator (Days)
PharmaviteHELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE. Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose - that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. Position Summary Responsible for the safe operation of forklifts and other equipment to receive, stock, pick, load, transfer and ship raw or finished products, and ensuring accurate and complete documentation of same. Key Responsibilities Uses sit down and stand up fork lifts to stock, pick, and transport pallets of raw/finished products in warehouse, load/unload trucks, transfer products. Utilizes computerized system which may include radio frequency to maintain records of product movement in and out of warehouse. Manually restacks pallets, restacks raw material drums up to 600 pounds via rolling/pushing, and picks products from shelves (10 to 150 pounds) and loads on forklift. Performs inventory duties including counting, verifying and checking documents to ensure accuracy and completeness. Communicates with leads and supervisors on schedules and priorities to ensure smooth flow of correct materials into manufacturing and other areas in accordance with production schedules. Packs and weighs boxes of products and assigns appropriate methods of shipping in accordance with customer needs; prepares related documents. Checks forklift for safety and smooth operation daily (e.g., fluids, horns, back up lights). Operates wrapping machine to securely wrap boxes loaded on pallets; adjusts controls for tension, size, etc. Completes batch and other records and physically checks materials against records and inventory documents; fills out weigh tags accurately and completely; and places quarantine stickers on vendor receipts. Enters data from various inventory and batch records into computer ensuring accuracy and completeness. Uses orders to locate and pull specific items from shelves and packs them for shipment; uses fork lift as necessary to move product. Performs a variety of other clerical duties in support of the department including production of daily shipping paperwork, answering telephone and taking requests and messages, inventory control maintenance, preparation of miscellaneous pre-pack kits and other mailings, quarterly and other mailings, and incoming and outgoing deliveries and shipments. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience - Required 1-3 years related experience Warehousing experience - Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies Have good communication skills with the ability to follow verbal directions and written procedures to determine method of shipping. Ability to complete and maintain documentation logs and communicate via email and on the phone with others. Physical ability to reach, push, pull and lift boxes weighing 5 to 600 pounds in raw material receiving, 5 to 300 pounds in component receiving and 5 to 75 pounds in distribution with the use of powered industrial equipment. Basic arithmetic skills to count/balance numbers of products and perform routine calculations. Physical or Work Requirements Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and require frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise lev…