Forklift Operator

Position Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Distribution Center – Neosho, MO

Reports To: Operations Manager/Department Manager

Company Overview

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Job Overview

Assists in the process for shipping outbound product to external customers. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift to load, unload, move, and stack products and materials in the warehouse. A keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to workplace safety is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Drives propane/electric powered industrial truck equipped with fork or clamp attachment
• Must be able to move, lift, stack, unstack finished goods using a forklift
• Moves loaded pallets and transports to designated areas
• Must be able to operate a fork truck and pass fork truck test
• Will be responsible to operate all equipment in a safe manner
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in clean, safe operating condition
• Required to inspect fork truck daily and report any issues
• Required to perform all phases of job duties as established by management
• May perform other duties as directed by supervision
• Required to follow all safety rules and procedures
• Required to follow all housekeeping rules and procedures
• Required to work regularly scheduled hours plus overtime as needed

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent required
• Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Willingness and ability to learn and accept new responsibilities
• Willingness to work all scheduled work days
• Must be able to work in a hot or cold environment
• Must be able to pass a forklift operator's test
• Must be able to perform material handler's job as needed
• Need basic knowledge of PKMS and LM