About The Position

The Forklift Operator uses power equipment to load and unload products and to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count them. The role supports warehouse operations by meeting account-specific productivity standards, following stocking strategies, standard operating procedures, and customer work instructions, and maintaining accurate, damage-free inbound and outbound shipments and inventory. The position requires safe operation and inspection of equipment, accurate product scanning and paperwork, reporting equipment malfunctions, product damage, inventory discrepancies, and unsafe conditions, and supporting other areas and processes as needed. Employees are expected to maintain a clean work area, participate in meetings, communicate professionally, and demonstrate reliability, flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. Duties and expectations may change at the discretion of Allen Distribution.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
  • Ability to use a handheld RF scan device.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
  • Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business goals.
  • Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and ability to transition between tasks.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety rules, procedures, and customer work instructions.
  • Ability to produce accurate, thorough work and communicate professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Use power equipment to load and unload products and safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count products.
  • Meet productivity standards for the assigned account and understand the facility’s product stocking strategy.
  • Follow standard operating procedures, customer work instructions, and dock safety policies.
  • Complete a lift inspection before operating equipment and promptly report malfunctions to a manager or maintenance.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of errors and damage.
  • Scan products correctly and verify that item codes match product, pick lists, and stocking lists.
  • Complete inbound and outbound paperwork accurately and fully.
  • Report product damage and inventory discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy and follow safety and security policies.
  • Maintain daily housekeeping in operational areas, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, and smoke areas.
  • Participate in pre-shift and department meetings and assist across operational areas as needed.
  • Report issues and unsafe conduct or conditions to a manager or supervisor.
  • Seek additional work when assigned tasks are complete and build knowledge of multiple accounts or job functions.
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