Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Forklift Operator will transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and /or verbal instructions.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit or handheld device.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove out dated out of date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment, perform housekeeping and complete all necessary paperwork.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Please see qualifications

• 6 Months warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• 6 months experience operating a forklift and/or ride on electric pallet jack