Associate, Warehouse Operations - Putaway Forklift(Weekend Shift)

KeHE Distributors, LLC • Dallas, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Putaway Forklift Operator uses a reach truck to put products away in the warehouse. The regular schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The associate must be able to train for one week, Monday through Friday. The role involves receiving, inspecting, moving, rotating, selecting, staging, and loading products, along with maintaining safe work practices and good attendance. The warehouse environment can range from very cool to very warm, with moderate to high noise levels.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to communicate well with internal customers and management.
• Ability to follow safe working practices as instructed.
• Ability to work efficiently independently of direct supervision.
• Ability to carry, lift, and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, and climbing are required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating powered industrial equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, or stock pickers.
• Warehouse computer system knowledge is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of incoming goods and check bills of lading or purchase orders on incoming shipments.
• Verify shipment accuracy against purchase orders, make appropriate adjustments, and notify the department manager of discrepancies.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, damage, proper size, and expiration or sell-by dates.
• Unload trucks and break down pallets that do not fit immediately in allotted reserve storage spots.
• Select orders for special store orders and stock products as needed.
• Pull products returned from stores off trailers and stage them for the check-in process.
• Charge or change batteries for pallet jacks and industrial trucks.
• Rotate products properly by confirming expiration dates.
• Open master cases for repack selecting.
• Load trucks for delivery of products to the main warehouse dock.
• Maintain good attendance and follow safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Perform other duties and special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Health/Rx coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company-designated holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED