Receiving Forklift Operator

Job Title: Receiving Forklift Operator

Duration: 2 months, possibility of extension
Hours/Week: 40
Days: Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
Shift/Time Zone: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern Time

Job Description:

Basic Purpose:
Responsible for the shipping, receiving, and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained and data entry is accurate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, verify, process, and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites), entering receipts into the Materials Management software system.
• Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies between materials and shipping documentation.
• Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.
• Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Deliver stock to appropriate staging areas for departments.
• Put warehoused items in designated storage areas and rotate stock based on receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation.
• Note any short-dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager for further action.
• Assist in cycle counting and full physical inventory.
• Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, including Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc.
• Analyze current procedures and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.
• Assist with order entry, picking, packing, and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.
• Assist in the record storage and retrieval process as needed.
• Assist with preparation, receipt, and distribution of internal, inbound, and external mail as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education Preferred:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• Six months of previous materials management experience.
• Data entry experience is preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Good record-keeping and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate a computer, printer, and barcode scanner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to operate materials handling equipment (e.g., forklift, pallet jack, etc.).
• Reach truck experience is required.
• Safety Shoes Required: Lace-up only styles (no pull-ups or loafer-styles), steel toe, metatarsal protection not required, athletic styles acceptable, waterproof/oil-resistant not required, high slip resistance preferred.