Fork Lift Operator

Company: DWK Life Sciences
Location: Millville
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description BACKGROUND: DWK Life Sciences (DURAN WHEATON KIMBLE) was created as a result of the merger of three industry leaders and provides the world's laboratories and production environments with the most comprehensive range of labware for scientific research and technical applications as well as solutions for storage and packaging. We manufacture a full range of precision glassware and specialty products for life sciences. We also offer products and services (vials, ampules, stoppers, septa, seals, caps, bottles, tubes, flasks, and value-added services) to customers seeking packaging solutions. Company revenue is generated through four primary channels; (i) Global distributors, (ii) National Distributors, (iii) Direct Field selling efforts and (iv) Inside Sales selling efforts. DWK Life Sciences supports four primary market segments; (i) Life Science Research, (ii) Life Science Production & Packaging, (iii) Industrial & Applied Science, and (iv) Clinical – Healthcare. BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with a 75% match of your first 8% deferred
• Medical (including prescriptions), Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid HolidaysPOSITION SUMMARY: The Forklift Operator 1 position is responsible to accurately, and safely follow directions to perform duties in Receiving, Shipping, Warehouse Storage, and Box production areas of the Clean Pack / 600 Orange Street facility.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Operates various pieces of warehouse equipment including daily maintenance and inspection
  • Maintains inventory control records over every product movement – receipts, shipments, transfers within the warehouse from one location to another, product returns, etc.
  • Accurately identifies and receives product into inventory locations
  • Accurately identifies product to be picked from a pick list
  • Accurately picks, packs, palletize, wraps and tags orders
  • Accurately returns product to proper inventory locations
  • Moves and stacks ware for the purpose of conducting physical inventory
  • Assists in physical inventory and cycle counting as directed
  • Observes safe product handling techniques
  • Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as directed
  • Loads or unloads trucks or trailers from other facilities or vendors
  • Operates all equipment in a safe and professional manner, while completing tasks on a timely basis.
  • Keeps work area clean and well organized and assists in keeping entire facility in the same condition.
  • Achieves good quality and meets efficiency standards
  • Works within the guidelines of ISO and EHS.
  • Understand DWK Quality Policy and relevant Quality Objectives.
  • Recognize his/her contribution to the effectiveness of the OPS including the benefits of improved performance and comprehend the impact or effect of not conforming with OPS.
  • Observes all safety precautions, rules, and regulations.
  • Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
    • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training
    • Two (2) years' experience driving various types of forklift equipment in fast-paced, high volume warehouse preferred
    • Basic reading and math skills. Ability to work in a team based environment.WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS / 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.
      • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, talk and hear.
      • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. These are considered essential duties and are illustrative of those job tasks, which are fundamental. Employees may be required to perform additional related duties as may be assigned by management. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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