Forklift Operator - Tampa, FL

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Loc: Warehouse

Classification: Temp to Perm

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for operating a forklift to stack and/or retrieve supplies, materials and/or product for production, storage and/or shipping/distribution while following Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safely operating a forklift to accurately and efficiently move all finished products from production to the warehouse or onto trucks for shipment to customers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Loads and unloads materials/products onto or from trucks, via forklift, as appropriate.
• Loads trucks and secures product in accordance with customers requirements, to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit.
• Read Shipping Schedule.
• Efficiently place product in stock with forklift using proper stock rotation. First in-First out.
• Loads and unloads materials/products onto or off pallets, skids and/or lifting devices.
• Reads sales orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain product/materials or containers to be moved, gathered or distributed/and shipped.
• Checking in materials and/or packaging, matching purchase orders and storing in correct location.
• Loads products/materials into trucks in such a way to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit.
• Sorts, and/or Conveys products/materials from storage sites to designated loading/production area.
• Sorts, labels and/or conveys new materials/products to proper storage area.
• Loads and unloads stacked or assemble pallets of materials/products from bundling machine.
• Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance in warehouse.
• Assess conditions of the vehicle exporting product/material insuring it falls in quality standards.
• Follow all GMP procedures and policies.
• Other duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor or other supervisor at any time.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanical aptitude helpful and ERP knowledge a plus.
• Must be able to work and maintain a fast-paced environment, while sustaining ability to make intelligent decisions.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written communication skills.
• Contains organizational skills, time management skills, and has ability to pay attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs continuous.
• Must have 1 year of forklift experience.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED.

At Labor Solutions, Inc. our priority is matching your personal skills with our client’s needs. We pride ourselves in suitably matching individuals with jobs that provide you with the best opportunities available in our market area, whether you are seeking permanent employment (temp-to-perm), or prefer a full-time temporary or part-time temporary position.