The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clamp forklift equipment.
Available Shift Time/Days:
Monday - Friday 2:30P-11P
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipment
Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
Pulls and prepares products for shipment
Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
Assists in physical inventories
Ensures proper stock rotation
Conducts cycle counts as requested
Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge
Basic safety understanding in operating equipment
Responsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely manner
Report inventory discrepancies to inventory control team and assists in resolution
Must be able to complete inspection form prior operating equipment
Must be able to use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
J ob Related & Physical Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED preferred
At least 3 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment
Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction
Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
Walking in the distribution center and around area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length
Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations
Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Must be able to get NFI forklift certified
Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skills
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)