Forklift Operator - All shifts

Summary:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) to pick, stage, load and stock materials, components, and finish goods in and out of the warehouse in accordance with all safety and operational policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates PIT equipment, such as sit-down forklifts, counter-balance lift, cherry-pickers, and reach trucks within the safety and operational requirements established by the Company and equipment manufacturer.
• Unloads materials and components from incoming delivery trucks and stocks in inventory locations.
• Picks materials and components from inventory locations and stages for production orders.
• Stocks unused materials and components and finished goods from production into inventory locations.
• Picks finished goods from inventory locations, stages for shipments and loads of outbound trucks.
• Completes PIT maintenance checklists for assigned equipment prior to operating and reports any safety gaps and mechanical repairs to the management team.
• Uses a handheld scanner and/or computer to process SAP transactions, review picklist transfer orders, track material movements and audit shipments for completeness and accuracy.  Reports discrepancies to the management team.
• Performs physical inventory checks to support inventory investigations, cycle counts, quarterly book to book (B2B) reconciliations and annual physical inventory (PI) counts, as requested. 
• Assist with training forklift operators within the department, as requested.
• Performs all work in a manner that is consistent with the company’s quality system.
• Follows, promotes, and enforces KDC’s safety and environmental policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assists with safety investigations and corrective actions related to safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Completes SOPs, Work Instructions, and other paperwork according to established company policy. 
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, and other sensitive and confidential information.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area to reduce safety hazards across the warehouse and production facilities.
• Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed due to workplace demands.  Performs other related duties as required.
• Works well with others, including cross functional partners, to effectively communicate safety, quality, accuracy, inventory, etc. concerns and/or improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent highly preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• 2 years of warehouse and/or production experience.
• 3-5 years Forklift experience.
• The ability to read and match alpha and numeric characters quickly and accurately. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions including Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Wear the required PPE as needed (Safety glasses, safety shoes, safety vest. and hearing protection).
• Work as part of a team to develop and maintain good working relationships.
• Perform multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment while being able to adapt to rotating assignments with a positive attitude.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Other functions, skills and abilities may apply as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Must be able to occasionally lift  up to 50 pounds manually. 
• Not a climate-controlled environment; the noise level is usually moderate.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, crouch, talk, hear, push, and pull.
• Exposure to frequent movement of motorized industrial equipment throughout the facility.