The Foodware Group is Hiring a Warehouse Associate – Forklift Driver Near Houston, TX
Warehouse Associate – Forklift Driver About Us: The Foodware Group is the leading end-to-end provider of supplies to the food service industry, delivering the highest value solutions with uncompromised quality and exceptional service. Job Summary Join a great team! Every team member is required to put on The Foodware Group attitude inspired by our core values: Personal Integrity, Partnership, Passion, and Performance! Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines. We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all our employees. Our ideal teammate has a positive attitude and will be expected to prioritize safety in all parts of their work. Start every day by remembering how meaningful your work is and the customers we serve. This is not a temporary position. Direct hire full-time with the Company Benefits. Forklift Driver Job Responsibilities:
Follow safety procedures for forklift reach truck operations at all times
Safely operate the forklift to properly locate and load/unload pallets
Inventory control responsibilities will require prior experience. Includes ensuring inventory location accuracy, and accurate replenishment of inventory performed with a quality and improvement mindset.
Communicate opportunties to improve inventory (such as correct labeling) and give feedback to the supervisor
Receive and sort inventory
Prepare customer orders for delivery
Use technology including scaners, computers, and handheld printers
Ensure the warehouse is clean, in order, and aisles are safe
Your safety is #1. Follow safety standards for lifting, bending, pushing and pulling
Positive attitude toward being cross-trained
Values customer satisfaction and cares about keeping products intact and avoids damage
Follow all guidelines, including shipping and other SOPs
Use basic mathematical abilities to ensure accuracy
Use of scanner and basic computer skills
Operate a flatbed and/or pallet jack
Ability to stand, and walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with exposure to heat, cold, and noise
Able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills to ensure healthy partnerships with other team members and leaders
EEO Statement: The Foodware Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.