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Warehouse Forklift Operator (Full Time) Hattiesburg, MS

Wis-Pak / WP Beverages
Hattiesburg, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2024 CLOSED ON 1/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Forklift Operator (Full Time) Hattiesburg, MS position at Wis-Pak / WP Beverages?

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor and Lead Person, the Case and Layer Picker operates a forklift and loads and unloads trucks to perform the shipping or receiving functions of finished goods or raw materials, maintains prescribed stock rotation requirements; and sorts empty pallets and hand stack cases of product.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Note: These job functions relate to the job, not the individual.)

  • Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality, Food Safety, GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
  • Know the purpose and follow proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices.
  • Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
  • Responsible for building of product orders from pick tickets on pallets by hand picking cases
  • Operate a forklift truck to load or unload inbound and outbound product to and from semi-trucks.
  • Monitor the quality of products or raw materials which are being shipped or received.
  • Transport materials within the warehouse, and stack and unstack materials
  • Sort empty pallets and shells.
  • Operate stretch wrap machines, as required.
  • Substitute for other employees, in other classifications, when needed.
  • Label and tag all full good pallets, record placement of full goods in warehouse.
  • Read, decode, and decipher product coding in order to either build orders and/or expedite product movement.
  • Follow escalation protocol in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail.  Work closely with maintenance when escalation to maintenance support is needed for a mechanical issue
  • Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
  • Notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions, including Quality or Food Safety concerns.
  • Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
  • Ensure work area meets 5S guidelines.
  • Perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor or Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
  • Minimum of 2 years p revious experience in a  fast-paced manufacturing warehouse e nvironment.
  • Able to read, write, and communicate in English.  Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
  • Must exhibit ability and desire to work within a team but have the ability to work alone.
  • Works with minimal supervision, be a self-starter who leads by example, and be dependable.
  • Ability to prioritize and plan work activities under pressure.
  • Must be able to drive a forklift and have the ability to pass the test for Forklift Operators License.
  • Requires ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
  • Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb on a forklift.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 lbs.
  • Must be able to work in temperatures of 80 degrees or more.
  • Must be able to work overtime, during peak production periods.
  • Must exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
  • Must meet Pre-employment Drug Screening Requirements and background check.

JOB DISCLAIMER

This list of job duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

We respond to all applicants once a hiring decision has been made. 

Wis-Pak is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

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