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Forklift Operator

Accurate Expediting
Romulus, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/29/2026
Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off


Schedule

  • Regular scheduled shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
  • Participation in a rotating weekend work schedule with other team members is required.


Summary/Objective

The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for coordinating and handling all incoming and outgoing shipments, maintaining accurate documentation, proper storage, timely distribution of goods, and ensuring a clean and safe warehouse environment. This includes performing daily dock checks, following detrashing procedures, completing repack work orders and detrash sheets according to SOPs, conducting 5S walk-thrus, participating in monthly safety audits, managing warehouse email communications, coordinating with routing and customer service departments, performing janitorial tasks, and operating forklifts safely. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against sales orders, bills of lading (BOLs), and packing lists.
  • Perform daily dock checks on all incoming and outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy, proper labeling, and undamaged goods.
  • Follow detrashing procedures and accurately complete detrash sheets according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Conduct 5S walk-thrus to maintain organization, cleanliness, and efficiency throughout the warehouse.
  • Participate in monthly safety audits to ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Manage warehouse email communications related to work orders, including picture requests, repacks, and other operational inquiries.
  • Accurately record and update inventory as requested.
  • Prepare, package, label, and ship outgoing orders per company policies and customer requirements.
  • Complete and maintain repack work orders following SOP guidelines.
  • Coordinate with operations and customer service departments to fulfill customer requests and resolve shipment issues.
  • Maintain a clean warehouse and surrounding property, including sweeping, trash removal, and general janitorial tasks.
  • Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely, following all company and OSHA safety guidelines.
  • Report any damaged or missing items immediately to management.
  • Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety procedures, and OSHA regulations.
  • Provide support for other warehouse functions as required.


Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Commitment to safety, accuracy, and operational excellence.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory management systems.

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