Forklift Operator/ Loader II - Part-Time

Super-Sod • Oak Ridge, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, a Forklift Operator / Sod Loader II performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking and fulfillment of customer orders in the retail warehouses and outlet yards. This role involves operating heavy equipment, assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position requires physical stamina, good manual dexterity, and the ability to work in various weather conditions and environments.

Requirements

• Customer Service and loading experience.
• 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

• Operate heavy equipment used for loading, unloading and moving agricultural product and other equipment.
• Assisting customers with loading items and communicating or demonstrating proper utilization and upkeep.
• 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.
• File requisitions, work orders or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area.
• 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 area or shipping department.
• Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program.
• Maintains storefront, displays and inside working areas to ensure workspaces are clean and accessible by employees and customers
• Responds to requests from customers and assists with operational demonstration and handling products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operates curbside or counter sales 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)
• Hourly Benefits Overview
• Salary Benefits Overview
• Access to Employee Marketplace
• Employer-sponsored discounts
• Health and Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance programs

What This Job Offers

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