What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/Material Handler position at LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
Job Details
Description
Title: Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Department: Copy Paper
Location: 1107 Burt Street
Wage Category: Non-Exempt
Report To: Senior Manager, Transportation and Distribution
Overview: The Forklift Operator/Material Handler is responsible for safely operating material-handling equipment to transport, store, and organize raw materials and finished products within the warehouse. This role includes performing daily equipment inspections, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating with production and shipping teams to ensure efficient workflow.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Safely and efficiently operate material-handling equipment.
- Perform daily forklift inspections, which include checking for routine gas, oil, and lubrication needs.
- Report all mechanical or safety issues to the supervisor.
- Fuel the forklift and charge the battery as required.
- Complete the Forklift Daily Inspection Form before operation; tag equipment as "out of service" if unsafe.
Warehouse Organization & Inventory Management
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse to ensure a safe working environment.
- Assist warehouse and production supervisors with inventory control by recording location, quantity, condition, shipping, and receiving requirements.
- Use the handheld scanner to enter product quantities into inventory.
- Remove pallets of finished products and place them in the designated stock area.
- Collect and properly dispose of cardboard, strapping, and other materials.
Raw Material Handling & Production Support
- Retrieve and distribute raw materials to production lines using a roll truck.
- Coordinate with the production team on the type of rolls needed for production.
- Ensure raw materials are stored properly in designated, secure locations.
- Verify shipment details and expedite orders that impact production schedules.
Shipping & Receiving
- Load and unload trucks accurately and safely.
- Coordinate with the warehouse shipping/receiving office team on daily shipping plans.
- Review shipping orders to efficiently pull and stage products promptly.
- Use a handheld scanner to select, verify, and clear orders from the system.
- Label pallets, wrap orders, and stage them for final verification by Quality Assurance.
- Communicate with truck drivers to ensure accurate loading/unloading of products.
Problem-Solving & Communication
- Identify and report potential issues to the shipping team or management.
- Work with production team members to resolve material flow or inventory concerns.
- Communicate effectively with other forklift drivers to coordinate order pulling and staging.
- Resolve issues with contractors or vendors when problems arise.
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment at all times.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of forklift-driving experience.
- Must hold a current and valid driver’s license.
- Knowledgeable of warehouse storage, shipping, and receiving requirements.
- Satisfactorily pass the forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklifts in an on-site test with an experienced forklift operator.
- Must be able to move and manually lift 50-60 pounds.
Salary : $37,440
