Material Handler/Forklift operator

Job ID: 176052
Location: Tobaccoville, NC
Employment Type: Ongoing Order

The area is climate control and clean. Although it will be hot and humid and loud. You will be working in a team setting and occasionally working alone. The smell of tobacco is strong but not overwhelming.  

 

DETAILED JOB DUTIES 

  • Operate forklifts, stand-up lifts, and JLG. 

  • Use scanners to access and update the WMS (warehouse management system). 

  • Pull-Out Duties: 

  • Receive schedule and instructions from the Control Room Specialist (CRS). 

  • Identify bulker numbers, blend type (Regular, Menthol, Additive Free, Organic), and quantity. 

  • Prepare and clean cans or build boxes as needed. 

  • Set up and operate the portable conveyor belt; ensure CRS inspection. 

  • Assign products to containers and designate destinations using the scanner. 

  • Work as part of a team to complete the pull-out process. 

  • Confirm the container count with CRS and resolve discrepancies. 

  • Clean and store equipment; record waste amounts. 

  • Carousel and Can-Feeding Duties: 

  • Confirm equipment status with CRS and review Age Summary Spreadsheet. 

  • Retrieve and scan product; verify blend and lot number. 

  • Load product into equipment gradually to avoid jams. 

  • Clean equipment after use and log cleaning in SharePoint. 

  • Dust Room Attendant Duties: 

  • Operate PIVs, scanner, and metal bander. 

  • Monitor and replace full or aging containers. 

  • Assign and weigh containers; stage appropriately. 

  • Band boxes as needed and maintain supply of empty containers. 

  • Perform weekly cleaning using JLG. 

  • Maintain cleanliness of the dust room. 

  • General Housekeeping: 

  • Sweep floors and mop curbs. 

  • Manage cardboard recycling. 

  • Keep containers organized and maintain a clean work area. 

 

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED 

  • PIV Equipment (Aerial Lifts, Forklift, Stand-up Lifts) 

  • Pitch forks, Brooms, Shovels, air wands and etc. 

  • Forklift 

  • Scanner and Computer 

 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. 

  • Must be able to climb stairs 

  • Able to reach above shoulders for tasks 

  • Stand in one position for extended periods 

  • Bend, stoop, and kneel as needed 

  • Basic math skills for inventory and quantity verification. 

  • Proficiency in operating RF scanners for product tracking and data entry.