Forklift Operator I
NFI Industries•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.
Requirements
- Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment
Responsibilities
- Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
- Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
- Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
- Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
- Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
- Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
- Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
- Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
- Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
- Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
- Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
- Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
- Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution
- Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
- Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
- Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
