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Warehouse Receiver & Forklift Operator
Schedule: 9:00am-5:30pm, 11:00am-7:30pm 1:00pm-9:30pm Monday-Friday
Payrate: $19 per hour
Job Overview
We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Warehouse Receiver & Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. This position plays a key role in receiving inbound shipments, operating an electric forklift, organizing inventory, and maintaining an efficient warehouse environment. The ideal candidate is hardworking, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, productivity-driven operation while maintaining high standards of safety and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Receiving & Unloading
- Receive weekly inbound shipments and safely unload pallets from trucks using an electric forklift.
- Inspect incoming pallets and cartons for visible damage or discrepancies.
- Report shipping or inventory issues to the Warehouse Manager.
- Stage received pallets in designated receiving areas.
Carton Organization
- Sort and organize cartons according to Warehouse Manager instructions.
- Separate products by SKU, style, purchase order, shipment, or warehouse location.
- Ensure products are handled carefully and organized accurately.
Daily Pallet Movement
- Retrieve designated pallets from warehouse storage at the beginning of each shift.
- Return pallets to their assigned locations at the end of each shift.
- Keep aisles, exits, and work areas clear and organized.
- Report misplaced, damaged, or unstable pallets.
Pallet Rack Organization
- Learn warehouse rack locations and inventory organization systems.
- Consolidate inventory to maximize available storage space.
- Relocate pallets as directed while maintaining inventory accuracy.
Safety & Warehouse Operations
- Complete daily forklift inspections.
- Follow all warehouse, loading dock, forklift, and pallet rack safety procedures.
- Report unsafe conditions or damaged equipment immediately.
- Maintain clean receiving areas, staging zones, aisles, and workstations.
- Assist with additional warehouse and receiving duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations
Success in this role is measured by:
- Safe and responsible forklift operation
- Accurate carton sorting and inventory placement
- Timely beginning- and end-of-shift pallet movement
- Efficient utilization of pallet rack space
- Maintaining a clean, organized warehouse
Qualifications
- Previous warehouse, receiving, or material handling experience preferred.
- Previous electric forklift operating experience required.
- Current forklift certification preferred
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, metric-driven warehouse environment.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, and repetitive movements.
- Ability to safely climb on and off warehouse equipment.
- Comfortable working around forklifts, trucks, pallet racks, and active loading areas.
Salary : $19