What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Selector/Forklift Operator position at Niagara Distributors?
About Niagara Distributors
In business for over 40 years, Niagara is a distributor and exporter of dry and frozen food with a unique focus on the Baking Industry. We service our customers from our distribution center strategically located in Hollywood, FL, USA. Our customers include independent grocers, independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, delis, bakeries, convenience stores, on-line retail platforms, cafes and restaurants in the State of Florida. We have an extensive product list with over 1,500 SKU's and carry niche brands such as RICHMOND BAKING, KEEBLER, CARAVAN, ABEL & SCHAFFER, PILLSBURY, BAKE'N JOY, ROYAL, NABISCO, RICH'S, JWA, BENSDORP-CALLEBAUT, MERCKENS, COUNTRY HOME, COOKIES UNITED, LAND O LAKES, LA ROSA, HENRY & HENRY.
Position Summary:
The warehouse selector occupation is a pivotal position within the warehouse. This job is responsible for picking, packing and staging orders daily in a quick and efficient manner. The ideal candidate is someone who is a quick learner, good with sit down/stand up forklifts as well as a rider pallet jack.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Must have a valid forklift license and experience with equipment
· Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lb
· Pulling, packing and staging orders for routes the next day
· Must be detail oriented to minimize the amount of picking errors created on a daily basis
Benefits you will enjoy (After 90 Days):
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Paid Vacations
· Plans for IRA retirement savings
· Employee Lunch Discounts
· Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
· High School Diploma preferred
Experience:
· Forklift Experience: 1 year
· Warehouse Experience: 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Walk me through the last time you were under pressure to hit a pick rate—what was your number, and what did you personally do to make sure you hit it?
- Describe a mistake you made on an order or with a forklift—what caused it and what did you change after?
- If I dropped you into our warehouse on your first day, what would you focus on in your first hour to avoid slowing the team down?
- Tell me about a time your body was exhausted but you still had to finish a shift—how did you manage your pace?
- What separates a good selector from a great one in your opinion—and where do you honestly fall right now?
Experience:
- sit down forklift : 2 years (Required)
- stand up forklift: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000