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Receiving Forklift Operator

|  Posted On: Mar 26, 2026

location:Indianapolis, IN 46219

Duration:3 Months, Contract

mode of work:On-site

Job Summary

Job Title:  
Receiving Forklift Operator
Posted Date:  
Mar 26, 2026
Duration:  
3 Months, Contract
Shift(s):  

08:00 - 16:00

Description

Day shift

Must have powered lift experience - will Client certify those we bring onboard.

 

Basic Purpose:

  • Responsible for shipping, receiving and routing of materials into and out of the Business Unit (BU), as well as the appropriate documentation and data entry.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive, inspect, verify, process and route all materials into the facility and off-site facilities (remote sites) and enter the receipts in the Materials Management software system.
  • Notify the Warehouse Manager of any discrepancies of materials versus shipping documentation.
  • Prepare shipments, including documentation, for outbound shipments.
  • Manage the Returned Goods process according to the Returned Goods SOP.
  • Deliver stock to the appropriate staging area for departments.
  • Put warehoused items in the designated storage areas and rotate stock according to receipt date and expiration dates to ensure proper stock rotation and use prior to expiration.
  • Note any short dated materials upon receipt (less than 30 days of shelf life) and report to the Warehouse Manager to determine any possible actions that may need taken.
  • Assist in cycle count and full physical inventory.
  • Comply with all applicable and current Materials and Services Management, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Compliance, OSHA, CLIA, etc. policies and procedures.
  • Analyze current procedures in place and make recommendations for process improvements to the Warehouse Manager.
  • Assist in order entry, picking, packing and delivery of both internal and external orders as needed.
  • Assist in record storage and retrieval process as needed.
  • Assist in preparation, receipt and distribution of internal, inbound and external mail as needed.
  • Perform other duties as required.

 

Education Preferred:

  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.

 

Work Experience:

  • Six months previous materials management experience
  • Some data entry experience preferred.

 

Other:

  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Good record keeping skills
  • Ability to operate a computer, printer and bar code scanner
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.) or equivalent
  • Able to work effectively in a team environment
  • Must be able to lift up to seventy (70) pounds
  • Ability to operate materials handling equipment as needed (fork lift, pallet jack, etc.)
  • Additional responsibilities include verifying counts of delivered goods, performing the receiving and validation of the product received, entering receipts in to a Quest receiving system.
  • Safety Shoes Required Lace-up only styles: no pull-ups or loafer-styles Steel toe Metatarsal protection not required Athletic styles are acceptable Waterproof/oil resistant not required High slip resistance preferred We will also ask when the person arrives, there will be a 1 day leniency policy to comply or the person will be asked to leave.

 

 

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