Forklift Operator/ Loader II
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 II performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking and fulfillment of customer orders in the retail warehouses and outlet yards.
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)
- 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
