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Job Title: Forklift Operator 

Reports to: Warehouse Manager 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Department: Warehouse 

Prepared by: Human Resources 

Approved By: Plant Manager/General Manager 

At PWI, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where employees are empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. If you take pride in operating equipment safely, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting efficient warehouse operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Previous forklift experience required, certification preferred 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed 
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills 

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely transporting raw materials, finished goods, and inventory throughout the facility while supporting warehouse operations and production requirements. This role plays a critical part in ensuring product movement is accurate, timely, and compliant with all safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and experienced operating various types of powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Essential Job Duties: 

· Unloads trucks, examines incoming goods and signs for incoming goods, noting any discrepancies. 

· Reviews bills of lading to determine what is to be shipped. 

· Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive, including restacking damaged or partial pallets as needed. 

· Loads trucks with forklift and by hand if needed. 

· Cleans and organizes the warehouse in an efficient manner. 

· Communicates with shipping personnel, shift supervisors, regarding problems, product information, etc. 

· Understands and performs proper pallet tag, lot number recording procedures. 

· Able to work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner 

GMP & PPE Required 

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, and earplugs. It is also required that all personnel wear safety glasses. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System. 

Non-Essential Job Duties: 

Performs related work as assigned by the Manager. 

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting - Approximately 40% 

Standing - Approximately 40% 

Walking - Approximately 20% 

Bending/Stooping - Frequently 

Push/Pull - Frequently 

Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently 

Verbal communication - Frequently 

Written communication - Frequently 

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently 

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently 

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.