Forklift Operator - Non Formula

Premier Staffing Solution • Richmond, VA

12h

About The Position

Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots and on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Requirements

• Bending, Twisting, Standing, Sitting , Lifting
• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Required
• 6 - 12 Months Complete Forklift / Power jack training and obtain certificate; prior warehouse environment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 2 YearsWarehouse environment operating a forklift within foodservice industry.
• OSHA Forklift Operator certification.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and /or verbal instructions.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to appropriate area with Forklift / Hi-Lift / Power Jack. Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with Forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit or hand held device. Replenish pick slots with out going stock items according to next days work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove out dated inventory according to company policy. Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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