The Forklift Operator operates power industrial trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The role is accountable for safe and efficient vehicle operation and may also include order-filler and checker duties. The operator supports accurate storage, shipping, and receiving of products in accordance with company standards for safety, security, and productivity. Associates are expected to meet performance, safety, and quality objectives and comply with corporate and site-specific policies. The position includes receiving and put-away, order picking, shipment quality checks, delivery of products to production lines or staging docks, inventory control, warehouse housekeeping, equipment inspections and minor maintenance, and other assigned facility or equipment maintenance. Site-specific duties may include changing forklift fuel tanks, labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing and repacking products, repairing pallets, and maintaining trailers and truck bays. Overtime may be required as dictated by business needs. The role has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is performed in a warehouse environment with temperatures that may range from mild to moderate during warmer and colder months. Fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals are rare; noise is usually low to moderate. Physical activities include occasional handling/fingering and sitting, frequent bending, and constant walking and standing. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull 21–50 pounds and reach above the shoulder or outward, squat, or kneel.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED