Forklift Operator

Veritiv • Grand Prairie, TX

10d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator receives, stores, and distributes materials and products within a warehouse. The role involves interpreting orders and requisitions, inspecting material-handling equipment, maintaining accurate paperwork and inventory records, moving and organizing stock, assembling customer orders, and preparing shipments. The operator may use a computer to enter inventory information and may load materials onto trucks.

The position requires warehouse experience, the ability to work quickly and efficiently, and strong planning and organizational skills. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and may involve exposure to noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. The physical demands include walking, standing, sitting while operating certain equipment, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, and kneeling. Duties may change according to business needs.

Veritiv describes itself as a full-service provider of packaging solutions, as well as JanSan, hygiene, print, and publishing products and services. It serves customers across a wide range of industries.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write short correspondence.
• Ability to lift, twist, and carry 50–75 pounds; manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material-handling equipment; and use a pallet jack with skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
• Ability to lift items weighing from a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to walk throughout the warehouse and stand while operating order picker or reach truck equipment and while operating a cutter.
• Ability to sit when driving sit-down material-handling equipment.
• Ability to stoop or bend at the waist and kneel when filling orders or putting away products at floor-level locations.

Nice To Haves

• Distribution warehousing experience is preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine materials to move, gather, or distribute.
• Inspect forklift equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, and fuel.
• Process clear and accurate paperwork.
• Move materials from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined criteria such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, and requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Assemble customer orders from storage locations, place orders on pallets or convey them to shipping, and potentially load materials onto trucks.
• Count items to ensure they meet company standards.
• Compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Open bales, crates, or other containers as needed.
• Record quantities of materials or items received or distributed and, when applicable, enter inventory records using a computer.
• Prepare parcels for mailing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee Resource Groups, the Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.

What This Job Offers

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