Forklift Operator/ Loader I
About The Position
At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation. We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong! Under limited supervision, a Forklift Operator / Sod Loader I performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking and fulfillment of customer orders in the retail warehouses and outlet yards. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Forklift Operations Experience
- Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior landscaping or sod/turfgrass experience.
Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading product from the loading zones by hand and/or forklift.
- Operate heavy equipment used for loading, unloading and moving agricultural product and other equipment.
- Assisting customers with loading items.
- Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing to sales associates for processing.
- Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
- Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
- Rotate, sort and place inventory and products on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.
- Ensure inventory is accessible and safe for salespeople and customer traffic.
- Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or relocate orders to a holding or loading zones.
- Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
- Maintains storefront, displays and inside working areas to ensure workspaces are clean and accessible by employees and customers.
- Will be assigned facilities maintenance duties as needed.
- Responsible for upholding a safe culture and work environment at the location.
- Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
- Access to Employee Marketplace
- Employer-sponsored discounts
- Health and Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
