Forklift Associate

OTIS TECHNOLOGY

Forklift Associate

Lyons Falls, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Basic Function :

    The position requires a team player who is punctual, reliable, and very consistent. Always works in a safe manner. This role is responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise. They are tasked with ensuring the safe and efficient handling of goods and materials.

    Responsibilities :

    • Receiving Shipments: Accept and sign for deliveries, ensuring that all incoming goods are accurately logged and accounted for. This includes unloading trucks and verifying shipment contents against purchase orders.
    • Inspection and Quality Control: Conduct initial inspections of received items for damage or discrepancies. Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies as they arise. Document any issues and communicate them to the relevant departments for resolution.
    • Use equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts to move products within the warehouse, adhering to safety protocols. Includes loading and unloading trucks
    • Organization and Storage: Organize and store received items in designated areas to maximize efficiency and accessibility. Ensure that the warehouse space is clean, safe, and well-organized.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing and inventory management teams to resolve any discrepancies and optimize stock levels.
    • Inventory Management: Maintain accurate inventory records by logging all incoming materials into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) using RF scanners and computers. Perform regular inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies with the correct departments.
    • Learn basic troubleshooting for our vertical warehouse storage system
    • Pulling Product for Production floor / Learn to run Autonomous Mobile Robot’s (AMRs)
    • Adheres to all Company policies and procedures
    • Identifies opportunities for improvement in relation to job duties
    • All other duties as assigned that pertain to shipping and receiving
    • Identifies opportunities for improvement (boxing and skidding of product)
    • Manage the raw material receiving paperwork. Assisting the shipping/receiving/manufacturing team as needed.

    QMS Responsibilities :

    • Knows the QMS requirements as they relate to them
    • Complies with the organization Policies and Procedures Manual
    • Complies with regulatory and statutory requirements
    • Knows and able to explain the Quality Policy in their own words and how they impact carrying out the requirements of the policy in the job that they do
    • Performs their essential job functions as defined by job duties

    Key Competencies :

    • Demonstrates a high level of manual dexterity at an optimal pace
    • Punctual and highly reliable
    • Strong attention to detail
    • High level of stress tolerance
    • Accountable for actions
    • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with inventory management systems and basic computer skills.
    • Organization and Storage: Organize and store received items in designated areas to maximize efficiency and accessibility.
    • Ensure that the warehouse space is clean, safe, and well-organized.
    • Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing and inventory management teams to resolve any discrepancies and optimize stock levels.
    • Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and understand direction

    Behaviors :

    • Demonstrates Otis Values
    • High tolerance/acceptance of change
    • Advanced interpersonal skills
    • Maintains an upbeat and pro-active attitude at all times
    • High school degree or equivalent required
    • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
    • 1+ Years’ experience working in a shipping environment recommended
    • Prior forklift experience is a plus

    QMS Behaviors :

    • Maintains a professional atmosphere
    • Upholds the integrity of the organization

    QMS Authorities :

    • Recommends Corrective/Preventive Actions
    • Stops processes if they find requirements are not being met
    • Initiates Continual Improvements in product, customer satisfaction, processes and safety
    • Makes decisions and taking actions based upon their defined position responsibilities within the organization

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience: (Education and Training)

    • High school degree or equivalent required
    • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
    • 1+ Years’ experience working in a shipping environment recommended
    • Prior forklift experience is a plus