DC Forklift Operator - Inbound

O'Reilly Auto Parts•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

The DC Forklift Operator – Inbound operates fork trucks safely and efficiently to unload trucks and move freight within the distribution center. The role moves incoming merchandise from trucks to docks and from docks to appropriate stocking areas, stocks rack merchandise, and arranges and sets down rack surplus so orders can be filled and stocking locations replenished. Additional duties include miscellaneous fork-truck tasks, replenishing outbound totes where applicable, and assisting with mezzanine zones. The operator maintains safety standards and identifies unsafe practices and situations. Experienced team members may be designated as trainers. Trainers take ownership of the DC target training program, ensure training is conducted on schedule and documentation is complete, explain job duties and functions to new team members, and communicate departmental or procedural changes to existing team members. Other duties may be assigned. O’Reilly Auto Parts describes a promote-from-within philosophy and offers opportunities for career growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer and may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The company electronically monitors use of company-provided systems and uses video cameras in common internal and external areas.

Requirements

Must work well in a team environment.
Operating knowledge of fork trucks and power equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Experience operating various types of power equipment.
Advanced knowledge of warehouse parts lines and surplus merchandise locations.
Advanced computer skills.
Fluency in multiple languages; Spanish is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Operate fork trucks safely and efficiently while unloading trucks and moving freight within the distribution center.
Move incoming merchandise from trucks to docks and from docks to the correct stocking areas.
Stock rack merchandise and arrange rack surplus from zones appropriately.
Set down rack surplus for zones so orders can be filled and stocking locations replenished.
Perform miscellaneous tasks requiring a fork truck.
Replenish outbound totes as needed, where applicable.
Assist with maintaining mezzanine zones.
Maintain safety standards while operating and identify unsafe practices and situations.
When designated as a trainer, ensure training is conducted according to schedule and that documentation is complete.
When designated as a trainer, explain job duties and functions to new team members and communicate departmental or procedural changes to existing team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.