Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Job Duties: Coordinating with the Production/Warehouse Supervisor on material needed for productions and outbound freight Pulls all material allocated for production from its location in the warehouse Verifies and records pre-production weight of all material Replenishes production material as needed Uses Inventory Management System to complete all inventory moves Assign locations to all new inventory in the warehouse Report any discrepancies to the Warehouse Supervisor Assist with cycle counting and inventory control Consolidate materials to make room for incoming freight and assists with unloading trucks and containers Maintains an organized inventory of product Use sit down forklift and stand-up/reach liftSafety/Sanitation/Equipment MaintenanceCompletes a daily forklift inspection Preforms minor forklift preventative maintenance Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment to ensure efficiency, employee safety, and product integrity Practice and adhere to the established standard operating procedures and policies Practice good manufacturing practices as they relate to food manufacturing Practice and adhere to all safety and quality policies and procedures Identify and report food safety and quality issues (non conformances/out of specification product) Complete forklift training and adhere to safety policies daily Operates forklift in a safe and efficient mannerPerform other duties as assigned May assist shipping/receiving (loading/unloading trucks) as needed

Requirements: High School diploma or GED preferred Read, write, speak, and comprehend English Previous experience in a warehouse Previous forklift experience and ability to complete a forklift training program Familiarity with material handling Understand product coding/location coding and how it relates to inventory control Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and inventory control Ability to formulate, give, take, and follow directions, demonstrate xsgimln time management skills as well as organizational development and improvement skills Comprehend basic math Follow verbal and written instructions Computer literate Must have good work ethic, attention to detail, be highly motivated, and be a hands-on problem solver Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance Ability to work in an environment that contains fumes, dust, odors, low level noise and temperature/ventilation variations while wearing appropriate safety and/or PPE Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods, pull, push, lift, climb, bend, squat and use manual dexterity Able to work in a fast paced environment Pass pre-employment screening (reference check)

Benefits: PGI is a locally owned Equal Opportunity Employer.