Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Onsite - Manchester, TN

1st Shift - Monday - Friday

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright’s, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for picking, staging and returning raw materials to and from production lines. The Forklift Operator will be responsible for accurate and timely transactions of label material movements into Syspro (Enterprise Resource Planning system).

What You Will Do:

• Safely operate forklifts to load, unload, move, stack, stage, and store materials, finished goods, and supplies throughout the warehouse, dock, and production areas.
• Transfer materials between inventory and production areas and replenish manufacturing lines to support uninterrupted production.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper material handling, FIFO practices, cycle counts, physical inventories, and discrepancy resolution.
• Communicate effectively with production personnel, warehouse team members, and Quality to support operational needs and address material-related concerns.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment and perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete & document daily forklift inspections.
• Move material to/from stock to manufacturing lines using a pick ticket
• Remove finished good pallets from manufacturing lines, shrink wrap and stage in the appropriate area.
• Accurately count material returning to stock, attach a “COUNTED” sticker with updated quantity, initial and date.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout building including pallet organization, emptying of dumpsters and loading of recyclable material into dunnage trailer.
• Be in constant communication with manufacturing Line Operators to understand their needs and status of current and future jobs.
• Movement of inventory and non-inventory pallets to ensure efficient operations.
• Perform accurate Cycle Counts and any requested counts.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What You Will Bring:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of experience in material handling within a manufacturing environment.
• Valid forklift driver's license or eligibility for certification.
• Ability to work as a team and independently.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts, including overtime, if needed.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to digitally enter information accurately through a computer system
• Efficiency, accuracy, and commitment to quality in all tasks.
• Proficient with data entry into an ERP system and Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Job Title:

Forklift Operator

PBB Job Code:

FRKO

Mercer Job Code:

SCN.05.033.S10

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Production Control Manager

Job Function:

Warehouse

Work Location:

Manchester, TN

Travel Required:

None