Forklift Operator

About the Role

JAM Industries is seeking a certified Forklift Operator to join our inbound team in Southaven, MS. This role is responsible for the safe operation of forklift equipment and transporting materials collaboratively with an amazing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Move and control industrial forklifts to transport materials between receiving, storage, service, and shipping areas.
• Organize and secure materials, including sacks, pallets, and other items.
• Perform routine pre-inspections on equipment to ensure proper working condition.
• Manually load or unload material from pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
• Receive inventory, including daily inbound and return items, and ensure count accuracy.
• Verify that all received or returned items are in satisfactory condition.
• Coordinate loading and unloading operations with managers, supervisors, employees, and vendors.
• Compile and maintain quantity, type, and value of material, merchandise, or supplies in stock.
• Count material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies and post totals manually or using a computer.
• Demonstrate responsibility and compliance with all safety and quality policies and standards.
• Assist other departments as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Forklift operation
• Pallet jack operation (may be required)
• Microsoft Excel (basic experience)
• Verbal and email communication

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• At least 1 year of experience driving a forklift.
• Possess or be able to obtain a forklift license.
• Detailed oriented with the ability to accurately read purchase orders, packing lists, and assimilate verbal work instructions.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated organizational ability and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team as well as autonomously.