FORKLIFT OPERATOR (RECEIVING) 2:30PM-11:00PM

NEXCOM • Suffolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates a forklift and other material handling equipment in the receipt warehousing and shipping of stock and supplies. Duties include selecting stock for shipment or transfer, receiving merchandise from vendors, placing stock in storage locations, and assisting with inventory. May also operate a forklift to load vans for overseas shipment. Works under general supervision and work is checked for accuracy and compliance with instructions.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing warehousing related duties (receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, operation of manual material movement equipment, etc.).
• One year of experience operating a forklift and other material handling equipment in the receipt, warehousing, and shipping of stock and supplies.
• Ability to operate a forklift capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches.
• Ability to use moderate physical effort while performing maneuvers involved in forklift operation.
• Ability to perform work on hard surfaces requiring standing, stooping, and bending in a tiring and uncomfortable position.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must receive Hazardous Material (HazMat) training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations.

Nice To Haves

• One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience, up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to move, unload, transfer, stack, or unstack palletized goods, boxes, crates, merchandise, materials, and supplies.
• Selects stock for shipment or transfer, verifying information against shipping or transferring documents.
• Receives merchandise, supplies, and equipment from vendors by unloading trucks, vans, or freight cars.
• Checks items against receiving documents, noting discrepancies and reporting them to a supervisor.
• Places identified stock in appropriate storage locations according to instructions.
• May sign for merchandise received.
• Warehouses palletized or bulk stock, restacks and straightens items, sorts out bad containers, and checks bays/bins for mixed stock or incorrect locations.
• Assists in taking inventories by determining quantities on hand.
• May operate forklift to load vans for overseas shipment, including checking, weighing, and arranging merchandise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED