1st Shift Forklift Operator (Stand-Up) URGENTLY HIRING

Family Dollar•Maquoketa, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator puts away or removes freight from the Receiving dock and replenishes Bulk and Repack pick and reserve slots to maintain workflow and service stores safely, promptly, and cost-effectively. The role uses Radio Frequency (RF) devices or Personal Data Assistant (PDA) units as applicable. The operator completes equipment checks, operates powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment safely, meets productivity standards, moves and scans freight to the correct storage or shipment locations, and records activity. The role also supports inventory accuracy, quality, housekeeping, and a safe, organized work area while following Company policies and procedures. This is a full-time position at the Family Dollar distribution center in Maquoketa, Iowa. The work takes place in a climate-controlled distribution or warehouse environment, with possible exposure to restricted spaces, fumes, and airborne particles. Shift work is required, and the Team Member must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

No education requirement is listed.
No prior experience is required.
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to meet physical demands including frequent lifting, walking, and standing; moderate climbing; and occasional sitting, stooping, and kneeling.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and operate all types of PIT equipment, including equipment that may reach heights of up to 50 feet.
Must be willing to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Effective communication with coworkers and management.
Hand and motor skills sufficient to perform essential work activities.
Commitment to quality, reliability, safety, organization, and applying relevant technical knowledge and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Three to six months of experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks.

Responsibilities

Complete the daily PIT checklist, ensure equipment is working properly, and report defects to management or maintenance.
Operate PIT equipment safely and meet established daily, weekly, and monthly productivity standards.
Transport labeled freight from the dock to its assigned storage or shipment location.
Complete the Daily Activity Log to track individual productivity.
Replenish modules with the correct, undamaged freight to maintain quality standards.
Remove empty pallets from pallet return slots as needed to support workflow, housekeeping, and safety.
Ensure freight staged on the floor is placed in the correct slot location.
Report merchandise discrepancies, including wrong-slot items, slot overflow, and license numbers not on file, to the proper personnel.
Scan each pallet license to ensure merchandise is placed in the correct slot.
Alert Management to damaged racks, pallets, freight, or spills.
Follow safety procedures and guidelines, maintain an organized work area, and promote a safe working environment.
Follow Company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.