Forklift Operator, 1st Shift - 7:00am to 3:30pm Monday - Friday

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator will use power equipment to load and unload product. This role involves safely moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting product. The company emphasizes a 'Continuous Improvement Culture' and is committed to the safety of its employees and equipment/facilities. Employees are expected to work the hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, and to transition effectively between tasks. Reliability, punctuality, and timely, accurate work completion are essential. A 'Whatever it Takes' attitude, willingness to learn, and initiative to seek out additional work and maintain housekeeping standards are highly valued. High standards of work quality, adherence to instructions, professional communication, appropriate appearance, and strict adherence to safety rules are expected.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to use handheld RF Scan Device.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.
Must be able to twist, stoop, squat and reach above shoulder level.
Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment.
Follow all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.
Follow all rules, guideline, and practices.
Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise.
Follow established Dock Safety policy.
Follow safety and security policies and SOPs.
Understand the stocking strategy (location of product) of the operations building you are assigned.
Follow our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and specific customer work instructions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within given operation.

Responsibilities

Use of power equipment to load and unload product.
Safely move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.
Complete lift inspection (electronic/paper) prior to operation.
Report all equipment malfunctions to manager and/or maintenance immediately.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are error and damage free.
Ensure that product is scanned properly and matches the Item code on the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
Complete all Inbound and Outbound paper work accurately and completely.
Report all product damage to your supervisor/manager.
Maintain inventory accuracy and report all inventory discrepancy to supervisor/manager.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings.
Maintain daily housekeeping of operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc.
Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required.