1st Shift Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Forklift Operator will be responsible for performing various duties in the warehouse in a fast-paced lean environment to include: receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts, shipping, and replenishment (stocking) of products to pick locations via forklift or by cart moves. Maintain inventory accuracy. Monitor coolers/freezer temperatures. Responsible for keeping warehouse area organized. Must have both stand-up and sit-down forklift experience and RF scan gun experience. The hours would be Monday through Friday 6am to 2pm at $20.00/hr. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evening, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed Must be able to operate stand up forklifts primarily as these will be used the majority of the time Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments Safely climb in and out of trailers Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently) Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope) Safety walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties Verify and complete required documentation and reports Adhere to company safety policies Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors; fast-paced and deadline oriented Safely work in cold weather conditions
Requirements
- Stand up forklift or high-low forklift experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently
- Good basic math skills
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED
Responsibilities
- receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts
- shipping
- replenishment (stocking) of products to pick locations via forklift or by cart moves
- Maintain inventory accuracy
- Monitor coolers/freezer temperatures
- Responsible for keeping warehouse area organized
- Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evening, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes
- Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed
- Must be able to operate stand up forklifts primarily as these will be used the majority of the time
- Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments
- Safely climb in and out of trailers
- Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
- Safety walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery
- Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties
- Verify and complete required documentation and reports
- Adhere to company safety policies
- Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors; fast-paced and deadline oriented
- Safely work in cold weather conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
