Job Description
Forklift Order Picker
The Forklift Order Picker is responsible for effectively tracking, storing, picking, securing, and staging material/product in staging area. This individual will also have the responsibility of loading material/product onto trucks to be shipped to our customers.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain good standing Tru Vue Forklift Operation License (Class I and II).
- Maintain forklift in safe operational condition daily and report deficiencies to supervisor.
- Load and unload product from trucks.
- Utilize mobile or desktop computer unit to guarantee the accurate entry and location of products within our MRP system.
- Secure product to pallets by stretch wrapping pallets or plastic banding.
- Transport product safely between racks and staging areas, while noting quantities and assuring the proper product is ready for shipment and in the accurate location.
- Practice good housekeeping in work area.
- Perform cycle counts, 6S audits, order audits, and other inventory functions.
- Work with team members to ensure consistent company wide material programs are implemented and adhered to.
- Assemble crates and pack, when necessary.
- Generate and document continuous improvement and elimination of waste suggestions in the established manner.
- Learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
- Have high sensitivity to quality and on-time delivery of products and services.
- Interact and function effectively in a team environment.
- Assist in development of work instructions, projects, and support other departments, as needed.
Personal Attributes and Experience
- High School education or equivalency preferred
- Three years work experience in manufacturing/warehouse/distribution environment required
- Two to three years forklift experience required
- Computer knowledge required
- Experience with an inventory software (i.e. WMS, AS400, Dataflo)
- Ability to read English
- Basic math skills
- Basic awareness of factory safety
- Interpersonal skills necessary to work in team environment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility with schedule. Depending on business and department needs, you may be asked to work different shift.
- Experience with storing and retrieval of product 20 plus feet high.
Work Environment
- Batching operation where chemicals are blended; area is enclosed and has exhaust.
- Paper/cardboard is handled; dust/dirt from wrappings and products may be present.
- Ambient temperature varies (heat and cold).
- Manufacturing is a Hearing Conservation Area; noise level is between 85 and 89.9 decibels.
- Lifting < 65 pounds at a time occasionally (33%). Frequent handling, (combination of lifting/sliding/carrying and positioning) objects weighting up to 150 pounds.
- Stand up truck frequent standing.
- Visual acuity of 20/20-30, with or without corrected vision.
- Climbing frequent on sit down truck and single step is frequent on Stand Up Truck.
- Frequent pushing/pulling of arms and ability to grasp with both hands; fine manipulation, simple and firm.
- Bending, stooping and crouching are an occasional (33%) task that must be performed.
- Reaching above shoulders is an intermediate task that must be performed at times.
- Use of the right foot to operate foot control.
- Visual acuity and depth perception is a must for operation of powered industrial trucks.
Our Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
- Incentive Plans
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Training and Career Progression
Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Work experience placement, Shift work