1st shift Forklift/Turret Operator

Job Purpose

Ensures complete and accurate processing of all incoming shipments, pick tickets and outbound customer loads.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving:
  • Unloads inbound shuttles from the plants
  • Puts product away in an organized manner
  • Tracks bin locations of new product
  • Consolidates product when applicable to create additional storage space
• Picking:
  • Picks customer orders according to pick ticket specifications
  • Ensures product and packaging is in good condition
  • Stages product in stop order in designated staging lane, consolidates product when applicable
• Loading:
  • Loads product from staging area onto specified truck trailer
  • Ensures product is in excellent shipping condition and in the proper stop order
  • Completes audit sheets when applicable
  • Works with site Customer Service Reps to verify additional product that might be available
  • Completes all necessary BOL and internal paperwork
• Inventory:
  • Completes spot checks and inventory counts based upon assignments provided by the Inventory Analyst
  • Investigates discrepancies in product, quantity, or labeling
  • Daily auditing of skus and quantities
  • Maintains corrugate variety and supply
• Projects: Works independently or on a team to complete special projects for the site
• All tasks: Maintains quality service by following Growscape's company-wide standards; maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping bin locations, pallet area, and workstations neat and free of debris and trash; maintain clean shipping supply area; complies with company procedures, rules, and regulations.

Responsibilities may be amended as needed.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months’ continuous experience on stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers or turret/swing reach forklifts
• Minimum of 12 months’ cumulative experience in a Warehouse/Distribution environment
• Experience in RF Scan Guns and Warehouse Management Computer Software

Skills

• The ability to work independently and as part of the team
• Organizational, planning, documentation, reporting and time management skills
• Excellent attendance

Physical Requirements

• The ability to lift 50 lbs, and to stand, bend, stretch, sit and reach continuously throughout the shift
• Tolerance for changing warehouse conditions due to weather (extreme heat or cold)