What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver- Shipping 3rd Shift position at Fresh Express?
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for using a forklift, walker or hand jack to move materials within the warehouse, which may include raw products, dry goods, or finished goods. This position is responsible for following proper procedures for product rotation and flow through the warehouse. The incumbent is also responsible for all documents and procedures required for this function. He or she will also perform the task of picking and loading all orders via the Voice system. Utilization of this system is designed to limit discrepancies making their way to the customer. Incumbent will be proficient in the usage and troubleshooting of the Voice system to achieve this goal. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to maintain a safe level of speed when picking up the assigned orders. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to either stage the order in an assignment area on the warehouse floor or to load the order directly into an assigned trailer.
Shift Hours: 7:00 pm to 5:00 am . Monday Off
Job Function Statements – Essential Functions:
- Inspect powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety.
- Operation of powered jacks/powered trucks.
- Compliance to SOP's, Safety, and all other Fresh Express policies.
- Accurate, timely and efficient workflow for all assignments.
- Perform all documentation required for function being performed
- Maintain clean and orderly work area, including all dock areas, raw and finished coolers.
- Ensure warehouse cleanliness.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Use Voice system to pick and load orders.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
- Communicate with assistant/supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work in a cold (34 degrees F) and wet environment.
- Must possess basic math skills.
Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:
- Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Polish.
- Forklift certification strongly preferred.
- High School Diploma highly desirable.
- Food industry experience a plus.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment.
- Experience meeting or exceeding high internal/external customer expectations.
- Past experience working in a Voice order picking environment
- Past experience working in a cold environment.
- Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction.
- Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred
Experience :
- Minimum of one year forklift experience, one year warehouse, or one year working in a cold environment
Other Information: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.