Clamp Operator

Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, The Aaron's Family of Companies•Stockbridge, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clamp Operator operates a clamp forklift to process manufacturer goods in a distribution warehouse or store warehouse. Work includes loading, unloading, stacking, palletizing and depalletizing, unstacking, moving, and removing merchandise under the general direction of line supervisors, as well as other work as required. The role is attained through promotion or transfer within BrandsMart USA, is not entry-level, and requires demonstrated forklift proficiency. The position is used in both distribution centers and store warehouses and may be full-time or part-time. Operators handle merchandise arriving in cartons weighing 5 to 250 pounds, transport it to designated staging areas, stack it neatly, and count it. They sort goods and verify quantities and product details against shipping documents using a manual ledger or computer terminal. Depending on the product, verification may include size, style, color, make, and model. Operators move boxes and pallets to stock and sorting areas, organize product for verification counts, and place or retrieve product without disturbing adjacent stacks or damaging merchandise. Some shifts involve no unloading and may instead focus on moving boxes to distribution or sorting areas, restacking warehouse sections, or loading intercompany shipments. These operations may require processing more than 100 boxes per hour. The role requires safe, damage-free machinery operation and the ability to handle goods manually as required. BrandsMart provides site certification of forklift proficiency within a reasonable amount of time. Benefits vary according to full- or part-time status.

Requirements

Prior experience in a BrandsMart USA warehouse is required.
At least two years of warehouse or distribution center experience, including forklift truck operating experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in forklift operation; BrandsMart USA will site-certify employees within a reasonable amount of time.
Education and experience equivalent to high school graduation, or another combination of education, training, or experience that provides the knowledge and abilities needed for the work.
No special license is required; a valid Florida driver’s license is required.
Familiarity with the basic mechanical functions of a forklift, including fork-carriage levers, side shifters, brakes, and forward and reverse operation.
Ability to operate a forklift with extended forks and with a basaloid attachment, appliance clamps, and box clamps.
Ability to read English, or another language required for a specific store, well enough to read identifying information on boxes, invoices, and other materials.
Basic English writing skills for completing paperwork accompanying processed goods.
Basic addition and subtraction skills to count and sort goods.
Ability to grasp and move goods weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted and 150 pounds with assistance, for a distance of 50 feet as often as required.
Ability to use both arms and hands with a moderate level of strength.

Responsibilities

Operate a clamp forklift to load, unload, stack, palletize, depalletize, unstack, move, and remove manufacturer goods.
Operate machinery without damaging merchandise, buildings, customer property, or coworkers.
Load merchandise onto trucks or trailers and remove merchandise from them.
Transport incoming products to designated staging areas, stack them neatly, and count them.
Sort products and verify items, quantities, colors, and specifications against shipping documents using a manual ledger or computer terminal.
Identify products by size, style, color, make, model, and quantity as needed.
Move boxes, pallets, or stacks of boxes to stock areas and organize product for a second verification count.
Place and retrieve products in warehouse stacking areas without disrupting adjacent stacks or damaging merchandise.
As assigned, move boxes from pallets to distribution or sorting areas, restack warehouse sections, or load intercompany shipments.
Perform other work as required by line supervisors.