Forklift Operator- 1st Shift - 9:30am to 6:00pm - Mon - Fri

About the position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the use of power equipment to load and unload products, ensuring safe movement, location, relocation, stacking, and counting of products. This position operates under the guidance of the Distribution Manager and is expected to adhere to company values and practices, including customer service, respect, ethics, and safety. The role requires flexibility in working hours, reliability in attendance, a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, initiative in seeking additional work, and maintaining high-quality standards in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate power equipment to load and unload products.
• Move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products.
• Meet established productivity standards specific to the account.
• Understand the stocking strategy of the operations building.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.
• Complete lift inspections prior to operation.
• Report equipment malfunctions to management.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage-free.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and report discrepancies.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
• Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.