Forklift Operator

Position Summary

Sit-down forklift operator will use forklift to transport raw materials & finished goods between the warehouse & production areas, use an RF scanning device to scan goods and properly maintain inventory records, and load finished goods onto trailers to ship out to customers.

Essential Functions

• Inspect product load for accuracy, and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure

• timely and complete delivery.

• Move controls to drive electric-powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
• Perform routine pre and post op inspection on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Weigh materials or products, and record weight and other production data on tags or labels.
• Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
• Identify damage and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Make and correct issues with counts on components in inventory.
• Fill and replenish racks in pick area to support production
• Rotate stock according to date coding (FIFO).
• Returning components from work orders while complying with safety rules.
• Staging components for work orders, while complying with safety rules.
• Operating RF equipment effectively: supplying components for different departments as needed, moving inventory through stock, following all FIFO requirements.
• Other miscellaneous duties that occur under Warehouse maintenance and sustainability (e.g. cleaning, upkeep, etc).
• Follow all EPC Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Lean 5S policies and regulation guidelines, including extracting raw, FG, and component samples meeting SOP and Quality standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience operating Sit-Down Forklift
• Minimum one year of previous experience in a distribution and or Manufacturing center, including receiving, pulling orders, packing and shipping preferred.

• Forklift Operator certified.
• Current Driver’s License required.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and be detail oriented.
• Ability and willingness to work closely with others and departments.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate properly.
• Basic computer skills.

Working Relationships

• Edgewell teammates, contractors and regulatory agencies.

Work Environment

• Work on night shifts and weekends may be required.
• Ability to work a 8+ hour shift standing, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment (maybe above 30 ambient degrees or below 20 ambient degrees in areas of production).
• Fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment.

Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Exposure to health risks or conditions that may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Be aware of and follow the Environmental Policy and EH&S work instructions/procedures that apply to the job.
• Perform every job safely, for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors, and for the protection of facilities. This includes the use of required personal protective equipment and use of safety equipment as well as safe work practices.
• Immediately report every job-related injury or illness, regardless of severity, to a supervisor.
• Assist in investigating incidents.
• Take necessary actions to correct or stop any unsafe conditions or practices.
• Actively participate in safety meetings and training.
• Review Material Data Sheet instructions before working with any chemical product.

Quality Assurance Responsibilities

• Teammates are responsible for their own quality and that of teammates within their span of control.
• Teammates are responsible for following all established Quality procedures and instructions.
• Notify supervision for corrective action if defects are found and/or parts/processes do not conform to specifications.

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.