Forklift Driver or General Laborer - Positive Work Culture

General Labor $16.00 Certified Stand Up & Sit down Forklift $19.50

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Material Handler 1 is responsible for providing support to the Warehouse Department, to perform manual duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:  Ensuring that materials and/or products are clearly marked and labeled for tracking and identification.  Ensuring products are safely stored in warehouse manually and with forklift.  Receive, count and ensure integrity of Raw materials, packaging components and supplies.  Pick components, raw materials and other supplies according with specified documentation.  Warehouse receiving and shipping.  Segregation of materials according with their specifications.  Returning materials back to their proper location manually, with pallet jack, with truck and/or forklift.  Delivering packages manually, with pallet jack or with forklift to appropriate areas/departments.  Vehicle inspection checklist.  Ensuring Shipping/Receiving and return to stock log books are current.  Responding in a timely manner to requests by other departments.  Following established department SOP’s and cGMP regulations.  Complying with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.  Perform bin transfers and allocation.  Follow RTS’s procedures and protocols.  Verify all necessary documents are submitted to Receiving Clerk.  Other duties, assignments and tasks as assigned by VP or senior management QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required for the job:  Ability to read, write and comprehend English simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Ability to present information in one-on-one situations with customers, delivery Companies and other employees of the organization.  Ability to work independently or in a team setting.  Ability to safely operate a forklift, pallet jack and/or Company truck.  Ability to shrink wrap pallets.  Ability to walk through or use a forklift in the warehouse to locate material and/or products.  Ability to perform the physical duties of the job (loading and unloading company vehicles manually or with a forklift).  Proficient interpersonal, oral and written communication and organizational skills.  Proficient math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals).  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.  Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct and working relationship with peers, management and employees.  Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities.  Ability to represent the Company in a positive professional manner at all times.  Ability to complete required tasks within allotted time frames and situations.  Ability to fast pace demanding work environment.  Willing to work overtime and/or during weekends; if needed. SELECTION GUIDELINES The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:  High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate.  Six (6) months or more of work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.  Any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the level of knowledge, skills, and experience needed to successfully perform the job. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES  Current forklift permit. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS The essential functions of this job require the employee to perform the following physical activities during the course of work:  Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during the course of work shift.  Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, push, pull and reach pull, push and tilt object in the performance of job function.  Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.  Routinely required to climb stairs to access material.  Lifting limitations for this position: 50 lbs. May have to manipulate heavier containers.  Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.  Noise level for this work environment is typically moderate. Some work areas require hearing protection for an 8-hour work day.  Periods of odoriferous environment.  Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Personal Protective Equipment provided as necessary.  Work environment may involve exposure to chemicals, solutions, detergents, or solvents that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of personal protective equipment.  Work environment may involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shell Fish, Milk, Egg, Tree nuts, and Sesame. Note: The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management. Best Formulations is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Best Formulations will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Best Formulations in advance.