Inventory Control III chez CARRIS REELS GROUP

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move various materials and equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers or railcars, supplying plant operations, and organizing warehouse/yard inventory. A valid driver’s license and prior forklift experience are required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Follow all safety procedures and report hazards or incidents promptly. 

• Support 5S+ standards and continuous improvement efforts. 

• Operate forklift to transport materials to/from various plant operations. 

• Load/unload trailers and inbound shipments of lumber and building materials. 

• Perform shipping/receiving functions using computer-based ERP system. 

• Organize and maintain inventory, exercising FIFO (First In, First Out) practices. 

• Pick material orders using established tools and processes (scales, picklists, etc.). 

• Perform light forklift maintenance, keeping all equipment clean and clutter-free. 

• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. 

• Collaborate across departments and shifts to coordinate material flow. 

• Adapt to changing priorities and job assignments. 

Qualifications

Education / Experience: 

• Prior warehouse, manufacturing, or shipping/receiving experience is preferred. 

• Prior forklift operator experience and forklift license required. 

• Working knowledge and experience using small hand tools. 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).  

• Ability to work well with others.  

• Self-motivated and ability to work independently. 

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

• Proficiency in reading a tape measure. 

• Ability to perform basic computer functions, including inputting and accessing information. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Position requires walking, standing, sitting, twisting, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, reaching, pulling, and pushing.   

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.   

• Ability to use both hands and feet, arms, and legs. 

• Ability to wear PPE at all times while working. 

• Working in a manufacturing plant with exposure to frequent dust, loud noise, cold and hot temperatures with no climate control in place.