Forklift Operator

Quirch Foods • Medley, FL

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates forklifts and electric pallet jacks to receive, load, unload, store, and move products in a warehouse. The role includes inspecting incoming products for damage, maintaining accurate inventory, picking customer pickup orders, rotating stock, scanning and labeling products, and placing products in the rack system. The operator helps maintain a clean, organized, and secure facility and ensures products are handled and stored properly. The position requires working in cold temperatures and meeting the stated physical demands.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English sufficiently to perform job tasks, including reading labels, pick lists, scanners, and signage; communicating with coworkers and the general public; following oral and written instructions; and completing shipping papers, reports, and records accurately.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment configurations, including various types of forklifts and handheld scanners, after training.
• Good judgment to perform job functions, including operating a forklift safely and lawfully, handling customer products safely and efficiently, and communicating tactfully and diplomatically.
• Ability to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperatures.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing, sitting, and walking throughout the day; repeated torso twisting while lifting, pushing, and pulling inventory from shelves; and regularly lifting 20 to 100 pounds.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CK31 and CK71 scanners.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks as needed.
• Inspect received products for damage.
• Keep the warehouse organized and clean.
• Perform inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Pick point-of-sale orders for customers picking up product.
• Perform product stock rotation.
• Receive trucks promptly and accurately; load and unload tractor-trailer trucks according to purchase order requirements.
• Scan and label products according to requirements.
• Maintain product integrity through proper handling and storage.
• Maintain accurate inventories.
• Support facility maintenance through housekeeping, securing products and the facility, and maintaining facility assets.
• Slot products accurately and promptly in the rack system.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug, disability, and life insurance plans.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Personal time off.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed