Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Bergen, New York

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.20
LOCATION
Bergen, New York
POSTED
8 days ago
We are looking for a Forklift Operator who will join our team!

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift or other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

What you’ll do in this role:
  • Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
  • Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
  • Report quality variances.
  • Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
  • Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
  • Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
  • Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
  • Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
  • Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
  • On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
  • Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
  • Assist in physical inventories.
  • Ensure proper stock rotation.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
  • Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

What you’ll need to be successful:
  • Preferred education level is a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Must have at least one year experience operating a forklift.
  • Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting and dividing.
  • Must be able to read orders for picking and staging of products.
  • Must be able to complete the pre-shift inspection forms. Must be able to pass the Scotts forklift exams and obtain and maintain a valid operator's license

About the Company

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ScottsMiracle-Gro

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NASDAQ: SMG) is the leading manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products in North America. Our products are marketed under some of the most recognized brand names in the industry.

Through our subsidiary Hawthorne Gardening, we are a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of nutrients, growing media, advanced indoor garden, lighting and ventilation systems and accessories for hydroponic gardening.

Our brands are trusted to meet unique consumer needs – whether it's products in natural and organic or solutions for indoor and urban gardening. We are constantly listening to our consumers so we can develop the products they need.

We were recently ranked as a Columbus 2020 Top Places to Work.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1868
WEBSITE
https://scottsmiraclegro.com/