Description Position Summary: The Forklift Operator has the primary responsibility of operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count raw materials and finished goods. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to: • Operate machinery to properly move, wrap and distribute goods throughout facility. • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report any quality issues to management. • Stack skids or pallets in designated areas. • Pull and prepare product for shipment. • Move product from staging and/or storage areas. • Properly document work performed in logbooks. • Assist compression/encapsulation with inventory counting. • Use company database to locate and transfer product to correct location as needed. • Operate and maintain forklifts, electric jacks and pump jacks in a safe and efficient manner. • Report any equipment issues to management. • Maintain a valid forklift operator license. • Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management. Requirements Education and Experience: • High School or GED diploma a plus • Must hold a valid forklift operator license or be certified by CPC. • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a forklift operator preferred. Skills, Abilities and Knowledge: • Strong attention to detail. • Ability to follow instructions and work independently. • Ability to communicate effectively. • Ability to identify, locate, and disburse product which requires reading, counting, and performing simple math calculations. Physical Demands: • Required to use arms, hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate computer controls, equipment, tools, and machinery. The operation of certain machinery requires eye, hand, and foot coordination. • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, or walk for prolonged periods. The employee may lift, move and or carry up to 50 lbs for a distance of 500 feet. Work Environment: • Work environment in production facilities include proximity to heavy machinery, pharmaceutical powders, and loud noises. • Potential to move between production operations sites/areas to complete job functions. • Hours/Travel maybe subject to changed based on management/company discretion. • May be exposed to outside weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, snow, etc. Supervisory Responsibilities: • None. Personal Protective Equipment or Attire Required for Position: • As needed. Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour