Forklift Driver (2nd Shift)

Caleres • Lebanon, TN

126d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Famous Footwear’s Distribution Center in Lebanon, Tennessee, as a Forklift Driver on second shift. The role supports warehouse operations by processing inventory and customer orders, operating equipment, and meeting quality, safety, and productivity standards. The position requires safely navigating the warehouse on a forklift to obtain items for customer orders, with the ability to learn and demonstrate proficiency on different types of powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment as business needs dictate. Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a portfolio of footwear brands. Caleres describes its mission as inspiring people to feel great, feet first, and states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Ability to safely operate an order picker.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to remain on feet for the entire shift.
• Ability to work at heights, including on mezzanines and order pickers, and to use ladders, when required.
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency on different types of PIT equipment as business needs dictate.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work extended hours or days.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Experience using RF devices preferred.
• Experience with Crown equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow property safety procedures and company policies.
• Help maintain facility housekeeping standards, including 5S.
• Meet quality standards and daily operational goals efficiently.
• Meet or exceed labor standards and key performance indicators.
• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility.
• Perform processing activities according to work instructions for the assigned functional area.
• Operate equipment required by the work area, such as a carton erector.
• Work at a steady pace with a sense of urgency and maintain attention to detail.
• Pack cartons neatly and orderly and ensure the correct shipping label is applied to outbound cartons.
• Perform required quality assurance and value-add activities.
• Assist with resolving operational issues and communicate operational errors to supervisors.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement them as best practices.
• Support changes in policies and procedures.
• Provide training and participate in cross-training activities.
• Maintain equipment and supply stocks and perform 5S audits when requested.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Learn new order-processing technology and assist in other operational areas.
• Take direction and feedback and comprehend and apply work instructions.
• Safely navigate the warehouse on a forklift to obtain items for customer orders.
• Work extended hours or days when required.

Benefits

• Caleres and Famous Footwear state that they invest in associates and regularly review pay matrices. Starting pay depends on relevant skills, qualifications, and experience and will equal or exceed the applicable minimum wage. The job description directs candidates to yourcaleres.com to review associated benefits but does not specify individual benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed