Warehouse Forklift Specialist 1st and 2nd Shift

Warehouse Forklift Specialist

Full Time

The Fountainhead Group 

The Fountainhead Group is looking for a Warehouse Forklift Specialist to join our FGI Family and support our growing warehouse and manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the facility manager, the Warehouse Forklift Specialist is responsible for the loading/ unloading of incoming and outgoing trucks, moving raw and finished goods throughout the facility in a safe manner and operating multiple types of lift equipment in a safe manner. 

About Us:

The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer's lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use. 

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we're committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come. 

What You'll Do: 

The below describes a typical day as a member of our warehouse and production facilities, but additional responsibilities may be required by the facility manager.

1. Perform daily forklift inspections and report deficiencies to facility manager
2. Operate equipment in a safe manner at all times. 
3. Be able to use on a daily basis inventory management software on a tablet or scanner to move inventory throughout the facility
4. Be able to properly and safely stack or place raw materials and finished products in racking or designated stack zones. 
5. Ensure product being stored or loaded for transport is in saleable condition or properly secured to a pallet for storage
6. Ensure product being shipped and stored is properly identified with either shipping tags or storage tags
7. Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks in a timely and safe manner
8. Stage product for shipping or QC inspection
9. Keep manufacturing facilities properly stocked with needed product for current production run
10. Maintain cleanliness of equipment and warehouse daily
11. Work as assigned on special projects as needed
12. Participate in annual inventory
13. Perform other warehouse operation tasks as needed and directed

Who You Are:

1. You are at least 18 years of age with a minimum of 2 years experience operating lift equipment in a warehouse setting
2. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of warehouse tablets and scanners a plus
3. Must be able to communicate, read and write in English
4. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time
5. Be a self starter with strong attention to detail, safety and be able to prioritize and adapt to daily tasks
6. Must work well with others in a team setting and follow directions from supervisors
7. Must have a strong attendance record

The Fountainhead Group, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers, driven by the hard work of our FGI Family of employees. Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in CNY, our commitment to the betterment of our employees and our community is demonstrated in our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits and ensuring the success of the community for generations of the FGI Family to come.  The Fountainhead Group Inc. is an AAE/EEO employer.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:

Medical

Dental

Paid Vacation

Holiday Pay

401k with employer match up to 2%

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage

Company Website

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